<description>&lt;p data-start="224" data-end="592"&gt;In this solo episode of the &lt;em data-start="252" data-end="280"&gt;Everyday Business Problems&lt;/em&gt; podcast, Dave Crysler breaks down one of the most common mistakes leaders make, tracking the wrong metrics. He explains why most KPI reports simply "tell the news" instead of helping teams act, and how shifting focus to leading indicators creates real visibility, accountability, and proactive decision-making.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p data-start="594" data-end="621"&gt;&lt;strong data-start="594" data-end="619"&gt;What You'll Discover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;ul data-start="623" data-end="1146"&gt; &lt;li data-start="623" data-end="704"&gt; &lt;p data-start="625" data-end="704"&gt;The difference between &lt;strong data-start="648" data-end="682"&gt;leading and lagging indicators, &lt;/strong&gt;and why it matters.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="705" data-end="761"&gt; &lt;p data-start="707" data-end="761"&gt;Why "more data" isn't better if it's not actionable.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="762" data-end="860"&gt; &lt;p data-start="764" data-end="860"&gt;A simple example of how leading indicators can &lt;strong data-start="811" data-end="831"&gt;predict outcomes&lt;/strong&gt; and improve profitability.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="861" data-end="932"&gt; &lt;p data-start="863" data-end="932"&gt;How to move from reactionary reporting to &lt;strong data-start="905" data-end="929"&gt;proactive management&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="933" data-end="1019"&gt; &lt;p data-start="935" data-end="1019"&gt;Why manual tracking can be more powerful than a fancy dashboard, at least at first.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1020" data-end="1081"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1022" data-end="1081"&gt;How to test and validate new KPIs before automating them.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;li data-start="1082" data-end="1146"&gt; &lt;p data-start="1084" data-end="1146"&gt;The mindset shift that turns metrics into meaningful action.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;/li&gt; &lt;/ul&gt;</description>

Everyday Business Problems

the Crysler Club

Stop Watching the Scoreboard and Start Changing the Game

NOV 25, 202518 MIN
Everyday Business Problems

Stop Watching the Scoreboard and Start Changing the Game

NOV 25, 202518 MIN

Description

In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler breaks down one of the most common mistakes leaders make, tracking the wrong metrics. He explains why most KPI reports simply "tell the news" instead of helping teams act, and how shifting focus to leading indicators creates real visibility, accountability, and proactive decision-making. What You'll Discover: The difference between leading and lagging indicators, and why it matters. Why "more data" isn't better if it's not actionable. A simple example of how leading indicators can predict outcomes and improve profitability. How to move from reactionary reporting to proactive management. Why manual tracking can be more powerful than a fancy dashboard, at least at first. How to test and validate new KPIs before automating them. The mindset shift that turns metrics into meaningful action.