Operating on PURPOSE

We’re two fractional COOs who have spent our careers inside growing, complex businesses helping founders and leadership teams turn strategy into execution. While we share the same seat, we bring very different operating lenses, including different instincts, backgrounds, and approaches to solving the same problems. Alongside candid conversations between the two of us, we interview operations leaders, founders, and practitioners who live in the execution layer of business. This is a space for thoughtful, real-world discussions about how the work gets done right.

Operating on PURPOSE is a business podcast hosted by Sarah Wilson and Penny Cook, with 34 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sarah Wilson and Penny Cook hosts Operating on PURPOSE, a business show with 34 episodes published.

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  Episode #34

  Business Transformation Done Right

  Sep 29, 202617 minS1

  The conversation delves into the challenges and key elements of successful business transformation. It emphasizes the cost of transformation, the importance of clearly defining the 'why', the distinction between transformation and tool acquisition, the significance of process identification and data discipline, and the role of emotional support in driving successful transformation. Reach out to Penny Cook or Sarah Wilson on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: Operating on Purpose OP Website If you like hearing how operators actually fix things, check out Sarah and Penny's other show, Behind Every Great Business .

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  Episode #32

  Ethics in Operations

  Sep 22, 202617 minS1

  The conversation explores the ethical decisions woven throughout business operations, emphasizing the importance of trust, transparency, and ethical standards in leadership, vendor relationships, and brand promises. It highlights the impact of these decisions on team performance, reputation, and customer trust. Reach out to Penny Cook or Sarah Wilson on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: Operating on Purpose OP Website

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  Episode #32

  Team Chemistry

  Sep 15, 202617 minS1

  The conversation explores the critical role of team chemistry in operational success, emphasizing the impact of role clarity, debriefs, and positive reinforcement on team performance and collaboration. It highlights the intentional design of team dynamics as a key factor in achieving effective chemistry and trust within a team. Reach out to Penny Cook or Sarah Wilson on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: Operating on Purpose OP Website

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  Episode #30

  Rebuilding After Broken Trust

  Sep 1, 202614 minS1

  The conversation explores the impact of trust on business operations, the process of rebuilding trust, and the importance of fixing the root cause of trust issues. It emphasizes the need to manage expectations, identify systemic issues, and utilize operational turnaround skills to address trust-related challenges. Reach out to Penny Cook or Sarah Wilson on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: Operating on Purpose OP Website

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  Episode #28

  Listener Questions Pt1

  Aug 18, 202615 minS1

  Sarah Wilson and Penny Cook, both fractional CEOs and operational turnaround partners, answer listener questions on operational challenges. They provide insights on managing projects, navigating political issues, and standing out as a future ops leader. The conversation emphasizes empathy, communication, and process improvement as key strategies for success in operations. Reach out to Penny Cook or Sarah Wilson on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: Operating on Purpose OP Website

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