Mark Graban is an internationally recognized consultant, author, speaker, and entrepreneur who helps leaders build cultures of continuous improvement, psychological safety, and people-centered leadership. His work blends Lean management, problem-solving, and statistical methods with a practical focus on engaging employees at every level.He is the author of several influential and Shingo Award-winning books, including Lean Hospitals, Healthcare Kaizen (co-authored with Joseph Swartz), and The Mistakes That Make Us: Cultivating a Culture of Learning and Innovation. He also wrote Measures of Success and edited the anthology Practicing Lean. Across his writing, he emphasizes systems thinking, respect for people, and learning from mistakes as the foundation for lasting improvement.Mark is the founder of LeanBlog.org and host of multiple long-running podcasts, including Lean Blog Interviews and My Favorite Mistake. He has been recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voice for his thought leadership in Lean, culture, and organizational improvement.Since 2010, Mark has worked independently as a consultant and advisor, partnering with executives and teams in healthcare, manufacturing, and technology, and collaborating with consulting groups on larger engagements. He also serves as a Senior Advisor to KaiNexus, a continuous improvement software company, where he holds a small equity stake.Mark holds a BS in Industrial Engineering from Northwestern University, along with an MSME and MBA from MIT as part of the Leaders for Global Operations Program.