If you’re constantly patching, maybe it’s time to amputate the excuse.
Fix the Root. Or the Root Will Rot Everything.
Fix the Root. Or the Root Will Rot Everything.
There’s a temptation in leadership to keep the wheels spinning.
To solve the surface so you can move on.
But business isn’t a game of speed. It’s a game of stability.
To solve the surface so you can move on.
But business isn’t a game of speed. It’s a game of stability.
And if your foundation’s cracked?
No Band-Aid’s gonna fix it.
No Band-Aid’s gonna fix it.
What Are You Avoiding Right Now?
- A system that’s “good enough” but quietly eroding results.
- A person who means well but drains the team.
- A gap in communication you keep saying “we’ll figure out later.”
Later becomes never.
And never becomes costly.
Real Leaders Don’t Avoid Pain. They Target It.
Ask your team:
“What’s the issue under the issue?”
You’ll be surprised how willing people are to help fix it...if you stop pretending duct tape counts as a solution.
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No more patches. Fix the root.
—Klark
