Your Future Realized Laura Malinowski

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 it takes a significantly different approach than that of Operations. It’s like going from tending and weeding a ga...

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 the works for the other teams too. We're just burning time and energy. How do I get them to be more decisive?”No matte...

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, considered non-essential to day-to-day success. Yet, what if this is a significant leak in your professional boat?If you do...

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 at this moment? Are you already feeling behind even before it’s 9:15?Maybe you’ve been trained to think stress is on...

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 organization.Focused on internal challenges, members of an ops team are typically humble and dedicated. They're used t...

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 all their diverse work styles, communication preferences, and tech proficiencies together, sparks can fly. A cli...