Amazon

Continuous Improvement Manager

Area Manager

Site Manager

Junior Site Manager

Syddansk Universitet - University of Southern Denmark

Junior Research Assistant

Kverneland Group Kerteminde A/S

Master Thesis Project

ForeFlight

Data Consultant

Odense University Hospital

Semester Project

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Hi!👋 Ivan here

I'm an industrial engineer with 7+ years of experience in Operations Management and Continuous Improvement.

I serve two main groups of people:

	• Business owners and executives who want to turn their broken processes into brilliant ones (and save so much damn money) through Kaizen and Innovation

	• Founders and consulting firm owners within CI, Lean or Innovation who want to promote their businesses and make LinkedIn a legit revenue channel

(DM me for the details) 


I started writing on LinkedIn in October 2023. 

Since then, I have been sharing actionable, educational, and entertaining content to support LinkedIn community members in their continuous improvement journey. This helped me grow my audience from 9,000 to 100,000 followers in a year.

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Ivan Carillo

26 Kaizen Leadership Mantras

Here are the 4 principles that I believe are most powerful (and why):

1/ Gemba never lies; go and see for yourself.

I've seen leaders make terrible decisions because they trusted Excel sheets over their own eyes. The problems that cost us millions are often visible on the shopfloor, but nobody bother to look. Reports tell you what people want you to know. Gemba tells you what's actually happening. I think the moment you stop walking the floor is the moment you lose touch with reality. Your operators won't lie to you if you show up regularly, ask good questions, and actually listen to their answers.

2/ Without psychological safety, Kaizen dies.

I've watched brilliant Kaizen programs collapse because people were terrified to speak up. Companies that blame individuals for systemic problems get exactly what they deserve. Silence. Workers hide defects, skip reporting near-misses, and watch waste happen rather than risk looking stupid or getting punished. I think this is why most Kaizen initiatives fail within a year. You can't improve what people won't talk about, and people won't talk about problems in a culture of fear.

3/ The person doing the work knows it best.

I learned this the hard way early in my career when I implemented a Kaizen idea. The operators supported it, then immediately went back to their old method the moment I left. Every time I've ignored frontline expertise, I've wasted time and money solving the wrong problem. I think we underestimate how much knowledge lives in the hands and muscle memory of people who do the same task hundreds of times daily.

4/ Kaizen culture doesn't support strategy. Kaizen culture is strategy.

I spent years thinking CI was something that helped execute our "real" strategy. I was wrong. Companies with a strong Kaizen culture adapt faster, survive disruptions better, and outperform competitors with superior strategic plans. I think this is the principle most executives miss. Your competitors can copy your products in months, but they can't copy a culture where thousands of people solve problems every single day.

P.S. What's your fav one in the list?

Founder of Gemba Walk AI — I help executives cut waste and fix the broken processes costing them millions

Brutal truth: most Kaizen implementations fail within 6 months.

Here's why (and how to fix it):

Common failure pattern..

↓ Launch with great enthusiasm 
↓ Form improvement teams 
↓ Run some workshops 
↓ See initial results 
↓ Get distracted by other priorities 
 ↳ Kaizen activities fade away

The missing ingredient? 
Systems thinking.

Successful Kaizen requires these systems working together:

1/ Total Quality Management

+Customer focus throughout organization
+Process-oriented improvement mindset

2/ Just-In-Time Production

+Elimination of waste in all forms
+Flow-based operations

3/ Total Productive Maintenance

+Equipment reliability and efficiency
+Operator involvement in maintenance

4/ Policy Deployment

+Clear targets cascading from top to bottom
+Aligned improvement efforts

5/ Suggestion Systems

+Employee engagement in daily improvement
+Recognition of participation

6/ Small Group Activities

+Quality circles and improvement teams
+Collaborative problem-solving
 
Most companies try to implement Kaizen 
…without these foundations. 

Remember:

Success requires patience.

+Start with one system
+Build it thoroughly
+Connect it to others gradually

…and never stop improving!

Founder of Gemba Walk AI • I help executives cut waste and fix the broken processes costing them millions

Most companies create fantastic value stream maps.

Then file them away. (I've seen it dozens of times) 

Video credit to Krish Sengottaiyan. Give him a follow

Teams spend weeks mapping their current state. 

They identify waste. 
They draft the future state

Then ...nothing changes.

You know why?

No one is responsible for the customer experience.

Traditional organizations are function-based.

→ Finance reports to CFO 
→ Operations reports to COO 
→ Sales reports to CRO

Each leader knows their department.
But nobody understands how value flows end-to-end.

No single leader owns value stream performance.

"Everyone" is responsible = No one is responsible

VSM needs an owner with authority. 
One leader who can make decisions across silos.

CEO could, but they operate too high to manage CI.

So it's key to assign executive-level VSM ownership. 

Before you map your next value stream, answer this:

Who owns the complete customer journey?

If you can't name them...
save yourself the effort.

P.S. Does anyone in your organization have E2E accountability for value delivery?

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Function4

Manager - Manage Print Services

Award winning Director for Function4 with over 15 years of experience helping customers save time, money, and becoming more sustainable with their printers and copiers.

2x Presidents Cub Winner:

🏆 2021
🏆 2022
🏆MPSA Leadership Award (Managed Print Services Association)

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Fuel Your Growth 2.0

Social Media Growth Consultancy - I help founders 10x their LinkedIn Growth through my community, Ignite. Link in my featured section. 

Leadership and Personal Growth Newsletter. Link in my featured section as well.

#LinkedIngrowth # Socialmedia #leadership #personalgrowth

Founder

Ricoh USA, Inc.

As an award-winning business consultant, I specialize in putting clients first and addressing their unique challenges and needs. With a proven track record of increasing operational efficiency and improving ROI, I help make the complex simple while delivering excellence in customer service. I take pride in each client relationship and always prioritize their interests. Let's work together to achieve your business goals!

🏆 Bull Award - 196% of Quota - 2011
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2014 - 250+% of Quota
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2015 - 180+% of Quota
🏆 Million Dollar Club 2017 - 178+% of Quota

Major Account Executive

Pinnacle Financial Strategies

Outside Sales (Banking Software) - Managed the Western United States - Leadership, Sales, Technology, SaaS & Marketing.

Senior Account Executive

The Slayter Companies

The Slayter Companies specializes in recycling Grade 11 corrugated cardboard & plastics for companies in the retail and manufacturing sectors. My primary duties included managing the sales staff with the objective of increasing sales by more than 150 tons a month.  I was also tasked with creating customer service and marketing standards for all of The Slayter Companies and its subsidiaries. Finally, I  developed a Marketing Plan and and strategic structure to improve brand awareness and Corporate image. 

198% of quota 2008

Chief Marketing Officer

Bank of America

Countrywide Home Loans - A Division of Bank of America

Sales Manager

Merrill Lynch

Helped clients manage their retirement portfolios. Professional Licenses - Series 7, 63, 65, Group I & IV Insurance licenses. 2001 Graduate of the Merrill Lynch Professional Development Program.

Financial Advisor

Chase

Managed Select Relationships with a primary focus of increasing wallet share with my core clientele.

Relastionship Manager - Bank Officer

Army National Guard

Specialist E-4
Time Service Ribbon
National Defense Ribbon
Humanitarian Medal
La. Meritorious Service Medal
Airborne - Basic Parachutist Badge
Expert Rifleman 
Basic Combat Training - Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, 1992
Quartermaster School - Ft. Lee, VA., 1992 
Airborne School - Ft. Benning, GA., 1993

Logistics Specialist

Tower Loan

Completed the Management Training Program

Assistant Manager

Passionate about Personal Growth🔥Leadership | LinkedIn Top Voice | LinkedIn Creator Growth – ChatGPT Enthusiast⚡️Director of MPS + LinkedIn Engagement | Regis MBA

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Once I built a clear message and intentional strategy, everything accelerated:

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I help people like you:

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Your boss will impact your mental health more than your therapist.


And no one warns you about that before your first job offer.

A 2023 study by the Workforce Institute found that 69% of employees say their manager has more impact on their mental health than their doctor or therapist. 

Let that sink in. 😯 

If you love your job but your boss is destroying your sanity, here’s how to protect yourself:

1/ Micromanagement
↳ Set boundaries. Request role clarity and define expectations on your terms.

2/ Blame-Shifting
↳ Document everything. Facts beat gaslighting.

3/ Dismissive Communication
↳ Push back. Ask directly for feedback and challenge vague criticism.

4/ Unrealistic Expectations
↳ Negotiate early. Define what’s possible—and what isn’t.

5/ Lack of Appreciation
↳ Celebrate yourself. Share wins with people who value you.

6/ Playing Favorites
↳ Expand your network. Build relationships with neutral mentors.

7/ Inconsistent Feedback
↳ Ask for specifics. Don’t settle for “just do better.”

8/ Mood Swings
↳ Stay grounded. Don’t absorb their chaos—master your own calm.

9/ Undermining Confidence
↳ Zoom out. Focus on your strengths and build external validation.

10/ Discouraging Growth
↳ Take the wheel. Invest in skills and opportunities they won’t give you.

If this sounds familiar, you’re not crazy. You’re just under poor leadership.

What’s one toxic behavior you’ve had to unlearn from a boss?

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When praying for that job, also pray for a work environment that won't lead to depression, burnout, and regret.

Most people pray for the position.

Few pray for the culture that shapes it.

That’s how careers get destroyed from the inside.

"You cannot burn out until you catch on fire." — Ralph Waldo Emerson

A toxic workplace doesn’t just drain your day—it reshapes your mindset.

⚡ Your passion.
⚡ Your drive.
⚡ Your well-being.

When organizations put profits over people, they eventually lose both.

Yet many stay—not out of fulfillment, but familiarity.

Why people stay stuck:

 • Fear of change
 • Misplaced loyalty
 • Comfortable routine
 • Financial pressure
 • Benefits
 • False stability
 • Known discomfort

But here’s the truth:
No one protects your mental health but you.

10 ways to stop sacrificing yourself:

1/ Establish clear boundaries
→ Guard your energy with intention.

2/ Prioritize self-care
→ Treat your health like your most valuable asset.

3/ Stay present
→ Today is the only space you control.

4/ Delegate what drains you
→ If it exhausts you, it dictates you.

5/ Build in recovery time
→ Rest fuels performance.

6/ Set small, steady milestones
→ Progress creates momentum.

7/ Invest in trusted relationships
→ Healthy voices quiet toxic ones.

8/ Keep learning
→ Growth keeps your spirit engaged.

9/ Shape your workspace
→ Your environment influences your energy.

10/ Reach out for support
→ Asking for help is strength.

What’s one practice that protects your peace?

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Real leadership isn’t about being in control. It’s about being worth following.


The leadership move that feels wrong but works every time:

Give away your power. ⚡ 

It would've saved me years of confusion—and a few great employees.

Because people don't leave companies. They leave the way you make them feel.

Gallup's research backs it up: poor management is the #1 reason people quit.

Not salary. Not perks. Not titles.

Here's what changed everything for me:

10 uncommon leadership moves that build real trust, loyalty, and influence:

1/ Give Away Ownership of Ideas
↳ Let others take full credit. It builds confidence and sparks innovation.

2/ Send Unexpected Notes of Praise
↳ These moments linger longer than any formal award.

3/ Protect People Publicly
↳ Own the blame in public. Coach in private. Trust multiplies.

4/ Ask About Their Future, Not Just Performance
↳ "What's your dream role?" might be the most powerful 1:1 question.

5/ Let Them Teach
↳ Give them the mic. Confidence grows when they're trusted to lead.

6/ Create Personalized Growth Plans
↳ Cookie-cutter paths kill motivation. Tailor the roadmap.

7/ Acknowledge Emotional Labor
↳ Say, "I know how much effort this took." It matters more than you think.

8/ Celebrate Their Off-the-Clock Wins 
↳ Career isn't everything. Show them you see the whole person.

9/ Delegate Authority, Not Just Tasks
↳ Don't just assign work—grant decision power. That's leadership.

10/ Be the First to Admit You're Wrong
↳ Humility is strength. And it's contagious.

What kind of leader will they remember you as?

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The fastest way to kill your career? Work for the wrong boss!


Most people wait years to realize this—by then, it’s already cost them their confidence, momentum, and growth.

The fastest way to accelerate it? 

Work for someone who brings out your best, every single day.

Gallup found that 70% of the variance in team engagement is directly tied to the manager.

That's more than a stat, It’s a warning sign.

Use these10 signs to know if you’re working for a great leader. 

1/ They Listen—Really Listen
↳ You’re not just heard. You’re understood.

2/ They Respect Boundaries
↳ Your time is protected, not penalized.

3/ They Appreciate the Work
↳ Recognition isn’t rare—it’s routine.

4/ They Invest in Your Growth
↳ Feedback, training, and stretch roles are part of the culture.

5/ They’re Transparent
↳ You’re never guessing where you stand.

6/ They Play to Your Strengths
↳ Your talents don’t go unnoticed—they’re leveraged.

7/ They Show Up in Hard Times
↳ You feel supported, not sidelined.


8/ They Build a Safe Culture
↳ Respect isn’t optional—it’s the norm.

9/ They Care About Your Well-being
↳ Stress isn’t ignored—it’s addressed.

10/ They Lead by Example
↳ Integrity isn’t preached—it’s practiced.

Which of these do you experience most—and which are missing?

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Your KPIs are killing your company. Here's what board members track instead.


Stop Acting Like a Boss. Start Thinking Like a Board Member.

Your team needs leadership. Your business needs stewardship.

Most execs are stuck managing KPIs. Board members are obsessed with future value.

"The job of a board isn’t to predict the future. It’s to ensure the company survives it." — Ben Horowitz

If you want to earn a seat at the table, start asking better questions.

Here are 10 questions board members obsess over that most bosses never even ask:

10 questions board members obsess over that most bosses never even ask:

1/ Is our mission still relevant in this market? 
↳ Mid-levels execute strategy. Board members question its purpose.

2/ What systemic risk are we blind to right now? 
↳ If you're only watching competitors, you're missing the landmines.

3/ What’s our burn rate for innovation? 
↳ You track revenue. A board tracks stagnation.

4/ Which key person could we lose tomorrow—and how would we survive it? 
↳ Succession isn't a plan. It's a lifeline.

5/ How are we protecting the brand when no one's watching? 
↳ Compliance won't save you. Culture will.

6/ What would destroy trust with our customers overnight? 
↳ Revenue follows relevance. Relevance follows trust.

7/ Are we too reliant on a single revenue stream? 
↳ If one domino falls, how many follow?

8/ What would this company look like with zero bureaucracy? 
↳ You manage the machine. The board asks if it's worth keeping.

9/ How are we building moats, not just walls? 
↳ Protection is temporary. Advantage compounds.

10/ If we keep doing what we’re doing, will we still be alive in 5 years? 
↳ The future doesn't care about your current success.

Bosses protect performance. Board members shape legacy.

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The smartest way to beat a toxic personality?
Starve their ego. Don’t react. Don’t explain. Don’t engage.


The more you play, the more power they gain.
But the moment you stop feeding their need for control—you win.

A Harvard Business Review study confirms:
Disengaging from toxic dynamics not only protects your mental health—it dissolves their influence.

Here’s how to outmaneuver 10 toxic personalities without losing your cool:

1/ The Underminer
↳ Backhanded compliments, subtle digs.
Strategy: Stay factual. Let truth expose their games.

2/ The Narcissist
↳ It’s always about them.
Strategy: Stop chasing their approval. Anchor to your values.

3/ The Victim
↳ Drama magnet. Zero ownership.
Strategy: Push toward solutions. Empathize—don’t enable.

4/ The Gossip
↳ Half-truth dealer.
Strategy: Don’t react. Don’t respond. Silence kills momentum.

5/ The Credit Stealer
↳ Vanishes during losses. Shines during your wins.
Strategy: Document everything. Speak up—calmly and publicly.

6/ The Bulldozer
↳ Interrupts, dominates, steamrolls.
Strategy: Set firm boundaries. Reclaim space with clarity.

7/ The Passive-Aggressive
↳ Sarcasm, delay, indirect hits.
Strategy: Bring behavior into light. Ask direct questions.

8/ The Gatekeeper
↳ Hoards info to stay relevant.
Strategy: Build cross-team ties. Never rely on one channel.

9/ The Martyr
↳ Guilt trips masked as hard work.
Strategy: Define roles in writing. Don’t reward the drama.

10/ The Know-It-All
↳ Rejects feedback. Blocks innovation.
Strategy: Ask what they can’t deflect. Let ego do the unraveling.

Which of these personalities have you faced—and how did you outfox them?

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Great leaders build cultures. Good leaders build products. Poor leaders build chaos—and blame their teams for it.

Want to rise beyond management?

Think like a C-Level.

Here’s how they think differently:

1/ They think in outcomes
↳ Not tasks, not effort—impact.

2/ They ask what moves the company
↳ Not just what’s assigned.

3/ They speak in clarity, not comfort
↳ Hard truth over easy consensus.

4/ They define success
↳ Then hold people to it.

5/ They translate vision into targets
↳ Everyone knows the mission and the metric.

6/ They challenge bad ideas
↳ Even from senior voices.

7/ They take full ownership
↳ Results, risks, culture—it’s all on them.

8/ They simplify complexity
↳ Strategy over chaos.

9/ They multiply good people
↳ Great teams don’t happen by accident.

10/ They protect standards
↳ Culture decays when excellence isn’t enforced.

What would you add to this list?

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Your manager has more impact on your mental health than your therapist.


The wrong leader will drain your confidence, energy, and drive.

The right one will elevate all three.

According to DDI, employees with leaders who truly care are 3x more likely to be engaged.

The biggest difference?

It’s how they communicate.

Here’s how great leaders speak versus toxic bosses:

1/ Ownership
↳ Poor Boss: “Figure it out. Not my problem.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s work through this together.”

2/ Collaboration
↳ Poor Boss: “Do what I say. No questions.”
↳ Great Leader: “I value your input. Let’s discuss.”

3/ Support
↳ Poor Boss: “That’s a you problem, not a me problem.”
↳ Great Leader: “How can I support you?”

4/ Time Crunch
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t have time for this.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s prioritize and find a solution.”

5/ Appreciation
↳ Poor Boss: “You’re lucky to have a job.”
↳ Great Leader: “I appreciate your contributions.”

6/ Problem-Solving
↳ Poor Boss: “Fix it, or I’ll find someone who can.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s troubleshoot this together.”

7/ Empathy
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t care how you feel.”
↳ Great Leader: “Your well-being matters to me.”

8/ Accountability
↳ Poor Boss: “That’s not my fault. It’s yours.”
↳ Great Leader: “Let’s take ownership and learn from this.”

9/ Recognition
↳ Poor Boss: “You should just be grateful.”
↳ Great Leader: “I want you to feel valued here.”

10/ Innovation
↳ Poor Boss: “I don’t pay you to think.”
↳ Great Leader: “Your ideas are valuable.”

What would you add to this list?

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As a leader, you have two ears for a reason. You should listen twice more than you speak.


Harvard Business Review found that 74% of employees report feeling unheard at work (Salesforce Research).

Poor listening doesn't hurt morale only - it costs companies an average of $37 billion annually in lost productivity and turnover.

But here's the opportunity: Listening is the skill that unlocks insights, builds trust, and fosters exponential growth throughout your organization.

Here are 10 principles to master the art of listening as a leader:

1. Be Present
→ Remove distractions. Focus fully on the person in front of you.

2. Ask Open Questions
→ Use "How" or "What" to spark deeper conversations.

3. Embrace Pauses
→ Silence allows others to think and share more meaningfully.

4. Listen to Understand
→ Don't plan your response—absorb their perspective fully.

5. Validate Their View
→ Acknowledge their input with phrases like "That makes sense."

6. Take Notes
→ Jot down key points to show you value their input.

7. Notice Nonverbal Cues
→ Tone, expressions, and posture often reveal more than words.

8. Follow Up
→ Act on what you hear and revisit important topics.

9. Stay Curious
→ Enter every conversation ready to learn.

10. Create Safety
→ Foster an environment where people feel heard and respected.

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“Do not pray for easy lives. Pray to be stronger men.”
 – John F. Kennedy


Strength isn’t found in comfort.
It’s forged in challenge, discipline, and decision.

You don’t get stronger by wishing life were easier—
You get stronger by choosing to rise anyway.

Study these 10 principles to be a stronger human:

1/ Do the hard thing first
↳ Strength is built when you stop negotiating with discomfort.

2/ Set standards—then stick to them
↳ You don’t rise to your goals. You fall to your systems.

3/ Say what needs to be said
↳ Silence might keep the peace—but it won’t build your spine.

4/ Train your body
↳ Physical strength reinforces mental toughness. Sweat is strategy.

5/ Own your mistakes
↳ Strength isn't pretending you're perfect. It's taking full responsibility.

6/ Delay gratification
↳ Weak people chase now. Strong people invest in later.

7/ Keep promises to yourself
↳ Confidence comes from self-trust. Build it with consistency.

8/ Seek discomfort daily
↳ Your edge lives just beyond convenience.

9/ Stand up for others
↳ Strength isn’t loud. It’s quietly doing what’s right—even when it’s costly.

10/ Lead yourself first
↳ You can’t lead a team, a business, or a family—until you lead your habits.

Don’t chase easy.
Chase growth.
That’s where the real strength lives.


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