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Leadership Excellence

George Trachilis

Leadership Excellence PodcastLeadership Excellence is a weekly podcast for aspiring and established leaders who want to grow beyond tactics and titles—and develop the habits, mindset, and discipline required for sustained excellence.Hosted by George Trachilis with Dr. Tom Lawless, the podcast explores the human side of leadership—where purpose, identity, self‑development, and performance intersect. Each episode features real conversations, practical insights, and lived experience from leaders,

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S2E7 – Integrated Lean Systems

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2026/04/16

Send us Fan MailLeadership Excellence PodcastWhat is the true delivery mechanism in your organization?In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, we explore one of the most misunderstood — yet foundational — principles of lean leadership:Processes are the delivery mechanism for value.Most organizations are structured vertically — purchasing, engineering, operations, sales — each optimized for its own metrics. But customers don’t experience departments.They experience processes.And when

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26:53

S2E6 - True North Values: Continuous Improvement,...

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2026/03/29

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, George and Tom explore the meaning of True North Values through the lens of Toyota’s philosophy and Lean leadership. At the beginning of the episode, Dr. Jeff Liker shares insights from his in-depth study of Toyota, explaining how its philosophy is built on the two inseparable pillars of Continuous Improvement and Respect for People. He discusses Toyota’s five foundational values—Challenge, Kaizen, Genchi Genbutsu (go and see), Respect, and Teamwork—and clari...

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27:23

S2E5 - TPS Origins – The Thinking Production System

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2026/03/15

Send a textWhat if the Toyota Production System was never about efficiency?In this episode, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless explore the true origins of TPS — and challenge one of the biggest misunderstandings in modern Lean thinking.Taiichi Ohno didn’t begin with Kanban. He didn’t begin with standard work. He didn’t begin with tools.He began with people.Starting in a simple machine shop cell, Ohno experimented relentlessly. He learned that flexibility required multi-skilled people. That

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75:34

S2E4 - Problem Solving the Toyoda Way: The Toyota Way...

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2026/03/04

Send a text 🎙 Leadership Excellence with Dr. Liker, Dr. Lawless & George Trachilis Season 2 – Episode 4 Lesson #2 of 75 Watch here: 👉 https://youtu.be/6R5fafiT4a4 In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Liker, Dr. Tom Lawless, and George Trachilis explore the deeper meaning behind The Toyoda Way and what Lean leadership truly represents. This is Lesson #2 of 75 in our complete Leadership Excellence development series. Most leaders think Lean is about

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60:42

S2E3 - From Good to Great: Lean Leadership, Gemba &...

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2026/02/14

Send a text 🎙 From Good to Great: Lean Leadership, Gemba & Building a Culture That LastsWhat separates a good company from a truly great organization? In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George and Dr. Tom Lawless explore powerful lessons from Lean Leadership, Toyota’s philosophy, and the principles behind Good to Great. This conversation dives deep into: ✅ Why great companies start with passion for the customer ✅ The difference between “and” thinking vs. “or” thinking

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45:53

S2E2: Beyond the Goal with Mark Fujiwara

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2026/02/01

Send us a text Season 2, Episode 2 Beyond the Goal with Mark Fujiwara What happens when achievement isn’t enough? In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless are joined by Mark Fujiwara for a powerful conversation that goes beyond traditional goal‑setting and performance. Together, they explore the deeper work of leadership—identity, purpose, mental fitness, and who we become as we pursue success. Mark shares his personal journey through loss, tr...

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Episode 12: Create a Meaningful Goal

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2026/01/22

Send us a text Create a Meaningful Goal Subtitle: Why Purpose-Driven Leadership Begins With How You See Yourself What if the key to better leadership—and better results—starts with creating a goal that actually means something? In this powerful podcast conversation, Dr. Tom Lawless, George Trachilis, and Dr. Vance Cooper Jr. explore what it truly means to create a meaningful goal and why so many goals fail to inspire lasting change. Recorded on January 21, 2026, this episode challenges the tr...

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Episode 11: The 3 Power Moves of Delegation: How...

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2025/12/14

Send us a text In Episode 11 of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless dive deep into one of the most essential skills every leader must master: Delegation. The real kind—the kind that develops people, frees up your time, and creates a truly self‑reliant team. This episode begins with a classic leadership parable inspired by the Harvard Business Review story “Who’s Got the Monkey?”. Leaders often overload themselves not because they work too hard, but because ...

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Episode 10 - Leader Burnout – Five Powerful Ways to...

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2025/12/07

Send us a textIn this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless tackle one of the most urgent issues facing today’s leaders: burnout. Contrary to popular belief, burnout is rarely caused by long hours alone. It comes from misalignment, loss of autonomy, and the gradual erosion of personal purpose. George and Tom break down how the Harada Method, a globally recognized self‑leadership system used by high performers including Shohei Ohtani, provides

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Episode 9: THE CALM LEADER – 5 Powerful Ways to Clear...

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2025/11/29

Send us a textTHE CALM LEADER – 5 Powerful Ways to Clear Your Mind Before Every ConversationEpisode Description: In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts Tom Lawless and George Trachilis break down the essential habits that help leaders show up calm, clear, and fully present in every interaction. Whether you're leading a team meeting, coaching an employee, or navigating a tough conversation at home, these five practices will transform the way you think, listen, and

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Episode 8 - Engaging People: 3 Inspiring Ways to...

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2025/11/23

Send us a text🎙️ Leadership Excellence PodcastEngaging People: 3 Inspiring Ways to Build Commitment and Keep People EngagedDescription: In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts George Trachilis and Dr. Tom Lawless dive into three inspiring ways leaders can build lasting commitment and engagement.Commitment doesn’t come from pressure, incentives, or compliance—it grows when people feel purpose, connection, and genuine care. George and Tom share personal stories from

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18:36

Episode 7 - Support Daily Kaizen: 6 Winning Habits...

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2025/11/15

Send us a textIn this insightful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive into the third pillar of the Lean Leadership Development Model — Support Daily Kaizen. They explain how continuous improvement becomes part of everyday work, not a project or event, but a daily rhythm that strengthens teams and drives progress.Dr. Lawless illustrates the importance of going to the Gemba — where the real work happens — to observe the process, not just the results

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2025/11/08

Send us a text In this powerful episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis explore what it truly means to cultivate leaders through coaching and continuous growth. Dr. Lawless begins with the concept of the Leadership Mirror — a challenge for every leader to look inward and ask, “Am I taking care of my people?” He reminds us that humility, respect, and accountability start by reflecting on our own behavior and choices. George builds on this by sharing h...

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Episode 5 - The Leadership Trap: Why Failing to...

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2025/11/02

Send us a text In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis unpack “The Leadership Trap”—the hidden danger leaders face when they stop committing to self-development. Through personal stories, reflection, and humor, they reveal how continuous learning is the foundation of true leadership growth. Dr. Lawless shares his lifelong pursuit of improvement, from his early days in Omaha to earning his PhD at 56, while George reflects on resisting self-dev...

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Episode 4 – Creating True North Values | Leadership...

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2025/10/26

Send us a text In this episode of the Leadership Excellence Podcast, hosts Dr. Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive deep into the concept of True North values. True North values serve as a moral and operational compass, helping leaders and teams make decisions that align with the organization’s mission and vision. Key Takeaways from the Episode: What Are True North Values?True North values are the fixed points that keep a company focused on what truly matters.They represent the company’s pur...

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Episode 3: Aligning Goals to Your Vision

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2025/10/18

Send us a text Podcast Description: Episode 3 – Aligning Goals to Your Vision In this episode of Leadership Excellence, hosts George Trachilis and Tom Lawless explore the critical topic of aligning your team’s goals with your company’s vision. Through real-world examples and proven strategies, they provide actionable insights for leaders who want to build clarity, eliminate confusion, and create a unified path to success. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: The Power of Alignment: Discover why...

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18:54

Episode 2: Creating Vision

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2025/10/11

Send us a text The Leadership Excellence Podcast Episode Title: Creating a Vision Hosts: George and Tom Key Discussion Points 1. Introduction George and Tom open the podcast with a discussion about the importance of vision in leadership and organizations.Mention of using AI to enhance processes, with a teaser for an announcement at the end of the episode.2. What is a Vision? A vision is the ideal state of what a company or individual wants to achieve in the long-term.Discussion on the bala...

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EPISODE 1: Foundations of Leadership – What It Means...

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2025/10/07

Send us a text In this debut episode of Leadership Excellence, Tom and George dive into the core question: What is leadership? Welcome to the very first episode of Leadership Excellence with Tom and George! In this debut episode, Tom Lawless and George Trachilis dive deep into the heart of leadership, exploring what it truly means to lead. They define leadership not as authority or control, but as taking care of people. But what does “taking care of people” really mean? Through engaging di...

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