Ep.1459 - Japan Series - Meiwaku – Don't be a burden to others

What if lean isn't about process charts or takt times but about how you move through the world?

In Japan, there's a word for it: Meiwaku - "Don't be a burden to others." It's not a slogan. It's a way of living.

In this episode, Jason shares how that single mindset seen everywhere from clean job sites to silent train rides could transform how we build, lead, and live.

From teaching his kids one-piece flow at Spirit Halloween to calling out everyday chaos on construction sites, Jason unpacks how awareness, respect, and space-consciousness can reshape entire project cultures.

If you've ever wanted a job site with real flow, fewer arguments, and more human connection… this is the concept you've been missing.

Listen in and learn why "don't be a burden to others" might be the most powerful lean principle of all.

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