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Leading operations means balancing precision with people—and that’s not always easy.

I know an ops leader in a fast-growing biotech company. Over the last few years, her role has expanded to involve more people and cross-functional work than ever before.

She knows when to lean into her strengths—systems, structure, and data—but also senses when a different approach is needed.

She recently said, “I can dial up the human side when I have to. But honestly, it feels like a distraction from what really needs to get done.” For her, recognizing progress—especially the small stuff—takes extra effort and rarely feels natural.

If this sounds familiar. Let’s make it easier. This episode is about balancing your systems strength with the people side. You’ll get practical ways to spot and celebrate daily wins—even on your busiest, messiest days.