Blueprint #31: The Secret Weapon of Successful Employees

Lesson: Owning Your Power as an Employee

There's a lot of excitement around entrepreneurship these days, but becoming an owner isn't the only path to success. In fact, there's a hidden weapon many employees wield: operational rigor.

Operational rigor isn't just about checking tasks off a list. It's the ability to prioritize with the resources you have, maximizing efficiency.  It's about creating consistent, repeatable steps for improvement.

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Insight: Beyond Just Tasks - The Power of Operational Rigor

The truth is, any business thrives on its employees.  Think about it: owners can't do everything themselves.  They rely on skilled, dedicated employees who understand the core mechanics of the business – that's where operational rigor comes in.

As an employee that has operational rigor, you not only become an invaluable asset to the team, and a magnet for businesses looking to scale, but you get to check out at 5pm and relish in long-term security. Being an employee comes with its own set of rewards, especially when you perform with operational rigor. 

Operational rigor isn't for owners only. It's a superpower for any employee who wants to be valuable, secure, and contribute to a thriving business.

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Action Item: Be the Invaluable Employee

If you’re an owner, how can you invest in your employees to teach them operational rigor?

If you are an employee, it’s time to invest in yourself to learn and perform with operational rigor. And find ways to build the systems the business needs to scale. So that you can spend more of your time being more valuable to the company at large.

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You can learn more about how we help owners and employees alike develop operational rigor they need to scale your business at www.owners.club. We work with GM’s and owners alike to help businesses scale with systems first approach. 

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