Navigating the Whack-a-Mole Game: A Commitment to Clarity in Business Operations

Bringing clarity and calm to the inner workings of your business shouldn’t be a complicated process. It does take something difficult, though - a commitment to addressing the problem. You’re a business owner, though, so I know you’re up for the challenge.

I speak often with business owners who are “too busy” dealing with the fire drills to spend the needed time addressing the root causes of their problems. While not all problems can be solved with a system, many (if not most) can be at least improved with a little intentionality and focus at the heart of the issue. So why do so many leaders linger in the mess?

Well, first, they don’t know how to break the cycle. While systems and simplifying come naturally to me, not everyone’s brain works this way. If this is you, don’t beat yourself up! We all have our strengths. In fact, most business leaders I know are just like you. What you need to do is surround yourself with people who can bring those skills to your business and empower them to lead. Let them identify solutions and then respect their leadership by operating within their systems. That last part can be hard so be sure to communicate well with each other so trust and alignment reign. If a leader can commit to letting their systems leader actually lead, they’ll reap the benefits of a simplified and optimized life.

The second reason people dwell in the mess is because they love the thrill and the danger. The adrenaline rush of being forced into action by an immediate threat only to lead to the heroic moment of success can be addictive. However, this is thrill-seeking approach is going to hinder your long-term stability and ability to growth. To navigate your way to a healthier approach, you need to commit to channeling that energy into solving problems systematically rather than relying on the constant adrenaline rush. Keep your eye on the real victory - your long term goals and sustained growth.

If you find yourself stuck in a cycle of chaos and near death experiences, instead pause and make a commitment to bringing balance and clarity to things. It’s not all about eliminating the excitement but rather channeling it more intentionally for enduring success.