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Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/30.Ops leaders often contact me when they want to shift from detailed operations work to a more strategic role in their organization.They know all the ins and outs of how the org runs and want to leverage that in shaping the future. But there’s no one-size-fits-all manual for tackling a more strategic role.You likely already know

Check out the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/29.How effective is your ops team at making decisions quickly? When decision-making slows to a crawl, it’s a sign that something needs to change.A client confided to me that her team seems to be afraid of decisions. She said:“Decisions seem to get passed around like a hot potato. Nobody wants to take the lead. It jams up t

Check out the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/28.Imagine if ignoring your personal brand was costing you more time than it saved. It's a provocative thought, isn't it? The idea that operations executives don’t have time for personal branding seems reasonable. You keep the business machinery running smoothly. So personal branding falls to the bottom of the list, consider

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/27.With a cup of coffee in your hand, you start the day and log on. You’re greeted by a barrage of unread messages. Your tasks are piling up. You rush to answer urgent questions as quickly as possible and get it all cleared out. As the pressure increases, your mind races and your heart rate speeds up.What’s your overall feeling

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/26.The core of every successful business is its Ops team.Like the roots of a big tree, their efforts run deep and wide. They're the stable foundation that allows the business to grow, and they keep it steady during stormy times.And like roots, their work is often unseen. It gets overshadowed by the visible achievements of the organ

Check out the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/25.If I asked you to name what you like about each generation in your Ops team, which would have the longest list?Baby Boomers bring valuable wisdom. Generation X is known for being resourceful and efficient. Millennials excel in collaboration. Generation Z are tech natives.Together, they could be unbeatable. But when you pull

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/24.How often do you get stuck overthinking, and struggle to make important decisions? It’s common for many in leadership.One of my clients, a brilliant leader in ops, excels at solving tough problems and inspiring her team. The CEO trusts her, her staff adores her, and she consistently gets rave peer reviews.She confided in me th

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/23.Recently, a client was telling me about her day:“It’s like I’m caught in a game of Tetris, moving every block into place constantly. It keeps speeding up, forcing me to keep on it all the time to prevent a pile-up.”I asked how that’s working for her. She said:“Sometimes it’s great. I’m not afraid of hard work. I

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/22.An operations exec I know has been knocking it out of the park the last year and a half, exceeding expectations.He’s added new team members and shaped sleeker processes. Employee retention is up. And the latest employee survey shows that motivation and trust in leadership have increased among employees.He came to me frustrated

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/21.Do you enjoy a little interpersonal drama in your ops team? Yeah, neither do I. In a complex business environment with a diverse team, conflict is inevitable. It is the unwanted guest that keeps showing up to the party uninvited.As the drama unfolds, it can trigger a domino effect. Misunderstandings multiply, resentments fester,