About this episode
In this episode, Keith Norris sits down with Andreas Mader —CEO of Aperia Corporation and longtime Lean transformation leader—to explore how real improvement happens: not through perfection, but through progress . From global manufacturing to executive coaching, Andreas shares stories and insights on building CI cultures that sustain , developing leaders who stay curious , and creating systems that don’t just improve processes—but people. 🔻 Why sustainment is the missing piece in most CI programs 🔻 The one mindset shift that makes improvement stick 🔻 How to create simplicity in the face of complexity 🔻 What it really means to lead through service 🔻 Why being better every day beats being perfect someday 🔻 The difference between solving a problem and owning it Whether you're on the shop floor or in the C-suite, this episode is a reminder that real change starts with a single question: how can we be better tomorrow than today? 🔗 Learn more about KPI Fire: https://www.kpifire.com/ 🔗 Connect with Andreas Mader on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/akmader/ 🔗 Explore Aperia Corporation: https://aperia.com/ 🎙 Hosted by Keith Norris – https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithnorris/ 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and everywhere you get your podcasts.