GA 632 | Performance Unleashed with Chris Libutti

GA 632 | Performance Unleashed with Chris Libutti

Author: Ron Pereira: Lean Thinker & Co-Founder of Gemba Academy May 14, 2026 Duration: 37:25

This week’s guest is Chris Libutti. Ron and Chris discussed Chris and his wife Yamila’s book, “Performance Unleashed,” his time in the military, the importance of self-discipline, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • The quote Chris likes (2:29)
  • His background (4:08)
  • About his time in the military (8:46)
  • What Chris is most proud of (12:42)
  • His transition to college (14:01)
  • About Chris’s book (18:42)
  • The importance of self-discipline (26:39)
  • Chris’s final words of wisdom (32:43)

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