What if the secret to world-class quality isn’t technology but pride?

In this episode, Jason unpacks the Japanese concept of Monozukuri - the deep pride and craftsmanship that drives excellence in every detail of work. From the story of Japan’s Seven-Minute Miracle cleaning crews to the engineering perfection of the Shinkansen bullet train, Jason reveals how love for the customer, pride in your craft, and acknowledgement of people create unstoppable performance.

You’ll hear:

• How one leader turned a team of burned-out cleaners into national heroes through Kaizen.

• Why “acknowledging your people” might be the single most powerful productivity tool.

• How friction, frustration, and lack of respect destroy craftsmanship on U.S. job sites.

• The simple daily practices that can reignite pride and quality in construction.

• And why every worker deserves to give their hands, head, and heart, not just their labor.

If you want to lead teams that love their work and deliver excellence worth clapping for, this episode is your blueprint.

Listen now and rediscover what pride in craftsmanship really looks like.

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