Pete Gough on What Great Leaders Do Differently

What does it take to build a culture where improvement sticks? In this episode, Keith Norris sits down with Pete Gough , retired transformation leader and former head of Business Improvement at major mining organizations including Rio Tinto, Newcrest, and Goldfields. Over his decades-long career, Pete helped shape hundreds of improvement projects, mentored future leaders, and proved that true transformation starts with people, not tools. 🔻 Turning Lean, Six Sigma, and change leadership into one practical “MMA-style” approach to improvement 🔻 Why executive visibility and genuine engagement are the foundation for lasting cultural change 🔻 How to design training programs that grow future leaders, not just project managers 🔻 The role of business improvement teams in connecting strategy, operations, and people 🔻 How to quantify hard versus soft savings and set realistic, stretch targets for improvement 🔻 Lessons from leading CI across global mining sites and cultures 🔗 Connect with Pete Gough on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gough-86b03617/ 🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/ 🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.