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EPISODE · Feb 10, 2026 · 40 MIN

Structure Is the Antidote to Chaos

from Operations Playbook · host Rebecca Vickers

Burnout is high. Strategy feels unclear. Planning feels late. In episode one of the Operations Playbook, Rebecca and Cale unpack why so many leaders feel stuck early in the year and what to do next. They break down the difference between operations and project work, how objectives actually get chosen, and why structure gives teams room to adapt. This episode sets the foundation for building clarity, reducing chaos, and leading without waiting for perfect direction.

Burnout is high. Strategy feels unclear. Planning feels late. In episode one of the Operations Playbook, Rebecca and Cale unpack why so many leaders feel stuck early in the year and what to do next. They break down the difference between operations and project work, how objectives actually get chosen, and why structure gives teams room to adapt. This episode sets the foundation for building clarity, reducing chaos, and leading without waiting for perfect direction.

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Burnout is high. Strategy feels unclear. Planning feels late. In episode one of the Operations Playbook, Rebecca and Cale unpack why so many leaders feel stuck early in the year and what to do next. They break down the difference between operations...

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