Are you following processes that no longer match the reality of your business? In this episode of Make Work Not Suck, Daniel Steere and Ryan Hodges discuss why so many leaders fall into the trap of prioritizing results over reality. When you push SOPs that don’t align with the current state of your company, you create chaos, confusion, and inefficiency within your teams.

In this conversation, Daniel and Ryan provide a much-needed reality check for businesses stuck in the process-result disconnect. They explore how leaders can focus on aligning their journey with reality and avoid creating SOPs that don’t serve their current goals. You’ll also hear about generational differences in approaching business challenges and why understanding the journey is key to success.

Timestamps:

• [00:00] Why Your Process May Be Out of Touch with Reality

• [02:06] The Problem with Relying Too Heavily on SOPs

• [05:13] Generational Gaps in Approaching Business Journeys

• [09:17] The Dangers of Ignoring Reality in a Results-Driven World

• [11:18] How Vision Clarity Reduces Journey Chaos

• [14:46] Prioritizing the Journey: How to Reset Your Business Strategy

• [16:51] What to Do When Your Leader Refuses to Acknowledge Reality

• [21:07] Key Advice for Employees, Managers, and Executives to Avoid Journey Confusion

• [24:26] Why Executives Must Respect Accountability to Avoid Chaos

If you’ve ever wondered whether your process is failing because it doesn’t match reality, this episode will show you how to fix it. Learn how to give your business the reality check it needs to thrive.

Looking for a way to realign your business journey? Take our index on the podcast site to discover how Vision, Journey, Culture, and Results can transform your company’s success.