EPISODE 172: Who Not How: Unlocking Business Growth Through the Right People

How can finding the right people transform your business and free up your mental space? In this quick-hit episode of the Overlap Podcast, hosts dive into the powerful “Who Not How” concept, exploring how identifying the right individuals—rather than obsessing over processes—can drive success in business, leadership, and life. Drawing from real-world experiences, they share insights on navigating personnel changes, avoiding common pitfalls like the Peter Principle, and leveraging the OODA loop for smarter decision-making. Packed with actionable takeaways, this episode will inspire you to rethink how you build your team and scale your vision.

What You Will Learn

How to prioritize finding the right “who” over perfecting the “how” in your business operations
Strategies for identifying and placing team members in roles that maximize their strengths
The importance of the OODA loop in making adaptive, competitive business decisions
Common mistakes leaders make when promoting or elevating team members and how to avoid them

Key Topics Discussed

The “Who Not How” philosophy and its impact on business efficiency and growth
Real-life examples of personnel shifts that transformed an organization’s operations
Why character and core values matter more than skill in long-term team success
The dangers of the Peter Principle and elevating people beyond their capacity
How the OODA loop, a military decision-making framework, applies to outmaneuvering competitors in business

Show Resources and Links

Book: Who Not How by Dr. Benjamin Hardy – Learn more about the concept discussed in the episode
Overlap Podcast Homepage: overlaplife.com
Contact the Overlap Podcast Team: overlaplife.com/contact

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Quotes

“If you find the right who and you give ’em guardrails… they’re going to figure that out faster and better than your fully worked out job description.”
“The folks that wanna play it safe all the time, never progress very fast.”
“You become the bottleneck. So then you start adding people, and the Peter Principle usually falls into place.”

This episode of the Overlap Podcast delivers a compelling case for focusing on who rather than how when scaling your business. By prioritizing the right people, embracing adaptability through frameworks like the OODA loop, and learning from inevitable leadership mistakes, you can unlock new levels of efficiency and growth. Tune in, reflect on your team dynamics, and take the first step toward building a business that thrives. Visit overlaplife.com to connect with the hosts and share your thoughts on this episode.