In this episode of the Throttle Up Leadership Podcast, Dr. John Dentico interviews Corey Peck, a multi-award-winning entrepreneur, operational strategist, and founder of Fractional Ops. Corey shares his journey from a young entrepreneur in Toronto to leading global teams and founding Fractional Ops. He discusses the key areas CEOs need to operationalize for business success, the importance of a clear vision and structured systems, and how to leverage AI for operational improvements. The conversation also covers the significance of psychological safety, rapid prototyping, and aligning organizational values and mission statements to drive meaningful work. Corey offers insights into his ops transformation system and provides practical advice for reducing chaos and increasing profitability in small businesses.

00:00 Introduction to Throttle Up Leadership Podcast

01:55 Corey Peck's Entrepreneurial Journey

03:17 Scaling a Business: Key Mindset Shifts

03:32 Operationalizing Business Areas

05:44 Hiring in the Age of AI

09:42 The Ops Transformation System

12:46 Building a Resilient and Drama-Free Business

16:09 The Importance of Clear Mission Statements

21:48 Challenges for Early Stage CEOs

22:17 The Importance of Market Feedback

23:11 Seizing Sales Opportunities

25:12 Rapid Prototyping and Iterative Development

27:25 From Firefighting to Fire Prevention

30:06 The Journey of Change Management

35:07 Building a Trust-Based Organization

40:31 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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