Episode 25: Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap

In this episode of the Shingo Principles Podcast, we hear from Patrick Adams, an internationally recognized leadership coach, consultant, and professional speaker.  He is also the author of the best-selling book, Avoiding the Continuous Appearance Trap, which received the Shingo Publication Award earlier this year.

In his book, Patrick identifies 12 strategic questions everyone can ask to understand what’s truly beneath their culture. These questions give everyone the ability to assess their operations and begin acting right away.

In this podcast, we will discuss how human behaviors and culture are complex and very complicated. If you want to have a chance at being successful, you must have a direction, a purpose, and know why. You must break the problem down into smaller pieces and work on them one by one, overcoming obstacles and learning as you go.

Keep it simple. Keep it visual. And continue to improve.

I hope you enjoy today’s podcast. To learn more about today’s topic, please visit shingo.org.