Personal Transformation with Patrick Adams on Gemba Academy Podcast

Patrick Adams is a lean expert and founder of Lean Solutions. He discusses with Ron Pereira of Gemba Academy about his difficult upbringing. He recounts his personal journey of transformation, stemming from a difficult childhood involving abuse, neglect, and substance abuse, leading to him running away and engaging in gang activity.

He credits his father’s intervention and the support of summer camp counselors for changing the trajectory of his life, emphasizing the impact of having positive role models and the importance of surrounding oneself with supportive individuals.

He also discusses the role of faith in his personal transformation and how these experiences inspired him to found Remembrance Ranch, an organization dedicated to helping teenagers facing similar challenges, applying principles he learned from his personal journey and even incorporating some “lean” concepts in the organization’s operations. At the end, he shares advice for parents struggling with rebellious teens, highlighting the connection between experiences, beliefs, actions, and results.

Listen to the entire interview at https://blog.gembaacademy.com/2025/04/24/ga-577-the-potential-for-personal-transformation-with-patrick-adams/