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Technicolor Egg-Spiration
Growing up, Easter in my family was surrounded by traditions. But my favorite, by far, was coloring Easter eggs. I loved dipping eggs into the colors and seeing what randomness would come out of it. Some were beautiful beyond belief.
3 Ways AI is Changing Operations
Everyday I either read, talk, or listen to the world discussing the current and potential effects of AI on our workforce, personal lives, and society at large.
Mother Nature’s Lesson Plan
For the first time in my adult life, my home has a yard. After living in cities for almost 20 years, this is an incredibly exciting and novel experience for me. Birds chirping. Bunnies bouncing. Stars shining in the night sky. It’s a total thrill.
Two Peas in a Pod
In 2015, I found myself as the Chief Operating Officer of a food startup. It was an incredibly wild ride, where I had to learn how to quickly scale a small business into a national supply chain
Never Say Never
Last fall, I decided to do something daring. I bought a pair of white gym shoes. Now I love the color white. There’s nothing like a crisp white shirt to make you feel like you are rocking adulthood more.
The Right Time to Hire an Operator
When running a business, it can be difficult to determine the right time to bring on additional staff. This is especially true when it comes to hiring an operator.
Moving On Up
This year started off with us trying to find a new home to move into. Not a simple or easier way to kick off 2024, but a great way to refresh our lives.
How to Set Goals to Transform Your New Year
The new year is a perfect time for goal setting. Nothing feels quite as good as turning the page on the year with some fresh goals.
The Never-Ending Year
I’m not sure about you, but this year has felt like an eternity. It’s like we’ve lived a decade in 365 days.
On The Road Again
When you hear the word “road trip,” it gives off the energy of adventure and exploration. But in reality, road trips are gauntlets—
4 Steps to Start Building Operations
After a decade of building operations for various businesses, I can say that although each journey is unique, there are some common approaches to getting started.
The Unbreakable Piñata
October is one of my favorite months of the year. Not only do I start wearing all my favorite sweaters and scarves, but it’s also
What makes a top operator?
Being a successful operator is not only about having the right technical skills or industry knowledge. It also requires
The surprising connection between pumpkins and operations.
I love when the seasons change, especially from summer to fall. It’s deliciously cozy and weirdly thrilling. For some, it’s the start of a new school year,
What the heck is operations?
Like many of you, there was once a time in my life when I had no idea what operations was. I know, shocking, but true.
Year in Review
As we jet off into the new year, I thought it was a good time to recap 2022.