Executive Diaries

Ep 11: Operational Landmines: What's more important? Bandage the Wound or Do Surgery?

Erica Hansen

In this episode of Executive Diaries, Erica Hansen unpacks one of the biggest operational landmines leaders face: quick fixes vs. root-cause solutions. Are you just bandaging wounds in your business, or doing the real “surgery” needed to stop recurring fires? Through real-world case studies, Erica shows why short-term patches drain resources, morale, and revenue—and how long-term fixes protect growth, profit, and talent. If you’re overwhelmed by chaos, this episode is your roadmap to clarity and sustainable success.