Friction to Flow

People vs Systems

Practical tips for peak performance without burnout

“Systems run the business and people run the systems.” 

Michael Gerber

Author of “E-Myth” 

Most businesses are just talented people remembering to do things.

That works until someone forgets, leaves, or gets overwhelmed.

Systems create consistency that survives individual changes.

One thing you could do this week to reduce friction and increase flow:

One thing you could do this week to reduce friction and increase flow:

  • Individual’s Tip: Pick one thing you do repeatedly. Write down the steps. Next time, follow your own instructions. Does it work?
  • Team Leader Tip: Have everyone document their most repetitive task. Simple bullet points. Share and improve each other’s processes.
  • Executive Leader: List critical processes that only exist in people’s heads. Document the top 5 before someone leaves with that knowledge. 

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