Operating on PURPOSE
Claim This Podcastby Sarah Wilson and Penny Cook
Podcast Overview
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p>
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Publishing Since
2/26/2026
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July 7, 2026
Inventory Turns: A CEO Metric
<p>The conversation delves into the challenges of managing cash flow and inventory, emphasizing the importance of understanding inventory turns, leveraging business size, and owning the number. It also highlights the narrative behind inventory numbers and the impact on cash flow.</p><p>Reach out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennycook/" target="_blank">Penny Cook</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fractional-executive-sarah-wilson" target="_blank">Sarah Wilson</a> on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">Operating on Purpose</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">OP Website</a></p>
June 30, 2026
MVP-When are you ready to launch?
<p>In this conversation, Penny Cook and Sarah Wilson discuss the challenges of overdelivering and the importance of launching a minimum viable product (MVP). They provide insights on defining the scope, avoiding feature overload, setting a realistic timeline, and establishing clear decision authority to protect the MVP line.</p><p></p><p>Reach out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennycook/" target="_blank">Penny Cook</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fractional-executive-sarah-wilson" target="_blank">Sarah Wilson</a> on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">Operating on Purpose</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">OP Website</a></p>
June 23, 2026
What to say When You Don't have the Answers
<p>The conversation explores the impact of silence during periods of uncertainty, emphasizing the need for early and transparent communication. It delves into the fear of losing control, the burden of leadership, and the importance of vulnerability in decision-making. The key takeaways include the impact of silence on speculation, the burden of carrying information alone, and the importance of creating an environment for moving forward.</p><p></p><p>Reach out to <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pennycook/" target="_blank">Penny Cook</a> or <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/fractional-executive-sarah-wilson" target="_blank">Sarah Wilson</a> on LinkedIn to connect! Visit our website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">Operating on Purpose</a></p><p><a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://operating-on-purpose.com/" target="_blank">OP Website</a></p>
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- What is Operating on PURPOSE?
<p>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.</p><p>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.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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