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Lean Focus Podcast

Damon Baker

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Frequency: 1 episode/39d. Total Eps: 11

The Lean Focus Podcast brings you inspiring stories of Lean transformation, hosted by Damon Baker, CEO of Lean Focus and renowned "Lean Catalyst." In each episode, Damon sits down with one of the world’s top business leaders to recount the true story behind an extraordinary business transformation. Based on an entertaining, storytelling approach, this podcast empowers business leaders at every level to embark on their own Hero’s Journey on a path that will lead to legendary impact on their organizations.

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Leading Change Without a Burning Platform: How Bret Snyder is Reigniting Growth at W. L. Gore & Associates

Monday, October 6, 2025 • Duration 56:05

How do you create a sense of urgency when there’s no crisis?

In this episode of the Lean Focus Podcast, Damon Baker sits down with Bret Snyder, CEO of W. L. Gore & Associates, to explore what it takes to lead transformation inside one of the world’s most admired companies — when everything looks fine from the outside.

For decades, Gore thrived on its legendary innovations like GORE-TEX® Fabric and built a culture admired around the world — nimble, accountable, and deeply customer-focused. But by 2020, growth was slowing, decision-making had become cumbersome, and Gore was over-reliant on one materials set while lagging behind U.S. GDP growth. There wasn’t a consistent downward trend — just a slow drift and a growing concern from leadership about future relevance.

Bret shares how he stepped into his first CEO role, embraced humility, and led Gore’s transformation by:

Recognizing the dangers of success when it breeds complacency,
Reconnecting the organization to its roots of innovation, agility, and customer obsession,
Addressing over-dependence on a single material science capability and unlocking new growth engines,
Introducing the Gore Business System — lean principles tailored to Gore’s unique culture,
Building alignment without tearing down the company’s proud legacy

This is a story of stewardship, courage, and leadership at the highest level — driving change, restoring focus, and painting a bold picture of the future when there’s no obvious burning platform.

If you’re a CEO, senior leader, or business strategist, this episode is a must-listen.

Listen now and learn how Bret Snyder is redefining what transformation looks like when “good” just isn’t good enough.

Full Transcript: https://leanfocus.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Lean-Focus-Pocast_Episode-02_Bret-Snyder.txt

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