14: Why Ops Execs Need to Get Out of the Weeds

Find the full transcript at yourfuturerealized.com/14.I spoke with a bunch of operations executives not long ago and got a good taste of their impressive work ethic. I have one myself.Accomplishing big things for a mission is commendable. But doing it single-handedly is neither sufficient nor sustainable.Many of the operations execs wished for a future where they would spend less time in the day-to-day weeds and more time on strategy and focus so they could orchestrate greater results. Ring any bells?Many high achievers get caught up in being too hands-on. However, by being self-aware and asking a few simple questions, you can alleviate that feeling of being stuck.In this episode, I’ll get real about what keeps ops heroes down in the day-to-day weeds. And I’ll share an exercise you can use to jumpstart out of them.