65: 5 Survival Strategies for Overworked Operations Execs

Find the full episode at yourfuturerealized.com/65.Operations executives usually love to solve problems. And why not? It’s not just about fixing issues. It’s about creating seamless systems, putting the kibosh on bottlenecks and breakdowns, and ultimately driving the organization’s success. It is so satisfying to see a well-oiled machine in action.It’s tempting to treat every problem like it’s urgent. But it’s also draining. It’s like a slow leak in a tire. Eventually, going full throttle can wear you down, particularly without good support systems in place. Even if you can keep it from affecting your work life, it tends to squirt out personally, with sleep and health issues.Even Superman needed his Fortress of Solitude from time to time.In this episode, I’ll ID five sneaky signs you might be headed for burnout and how to steer clear of them.