

Ian Bishop - Operations and developing your team
8 snips Sep 30, 2024
Ian Bishop, a former automotive professional and founder of Ops Academy, dives into the often-overlooked world of business operations. He emphasizes the importance of developing leadership skills and nurturing talent within teams. Topics include mastering Entrepreneurial Operating Systems for scaling businesses and the significance of honesty and accountability in team dynamics. Ian also reflects on blending personal growth with professional development and shares insights on balancing support for youth sports with fostering independence in children.
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Hire Learners
- Start by communicating core values and expectations during the hiring process itself.
- Assess learning potential by asking about books read and key takeaways, prioritizing learners.
Honesty Over Results
- Ian Bishop shares an example of two underperforming employees, one dishonest and one honest about struggles.
- Bishop highlights how honesty, even in failure, allows for coaching and improvement, ultimately leading to success.
Key Hiring Attributes
- Two key attributes to look for when hiring are a willingness to learn and honesty.
- With these qualities as a foundation, other skills can be developed through coaching and training.