In this episode of the Lucky 13 Podcast, hosts Mike Lantz and Josh Hauser explore how leadership and organizational clarity can be improved using the math concept of order of operations (PEMDAS). Through relatable analogies and real-world examples, they discuss the importance of clear rules, tools, and disciplines in business, effective communication, and hiring practices. The hosts share personal stories and practical frameworks, emphasizing that consistent standards and cultural fit are key to building strong, aligned teams and achieving business success.   Podcast Introduction (00:00:07) Mike and Josh introduce themselves, joke about new listeners, and set up the episode's math and leadership theme. Math as a Leadership Analogy (00:00:45) Discusses using math rules, tools, and disciplines as a metaphor for business processes and leadership. Setting Up the Math Problem (00:01:26) Introduces a complex math problem to illustrate communication and clarity in leadership. Clarifying Instructions and Communication (00:02:09) Explains the importance of clear instructions and alignment when delegating tasks in business. Order of Operations in Math and Business (00:03:00) Describes how following the order of operations (PEMDAS) in math parallels business processes. PEMDAS Explained and Applied (00:04:43) Breaks down PEMDAS, prioritization, and how to apply it to business and leadership. Solving the Math Problem Step-by-Step (00:05:33) Walks through the math problem, step by step, showing the importance of process and order. Multiplication, Division, and Final Steps (00:07:05) Completes the math problem, emphasizing clarity, alignment, and the value of following rules. Translating Order of Operations to Business (00:08:43) Discusses how to identify and prioritize key operations and processes within an organization. Rules, Tools, and Disciplines in Organizations (00:09:46) Explores how to define, communicate, and measure standards and expectations for team members. Customizing Rules for Each Organization (00:11:14) Highlights that each company's rules, tools, and disciplines are unique and must be clarified. Codifying Organizational Principles (00:12:37) Stresses the importance of documenting and sharing company principles and beliefs. Real-World Example: Guiding Principles in Action (00:12:58) Shares a story about using written principles to guide business decisions and avoid wasted effort. Personal and Professional Hard Rules (00:15:12) Hosts discuss personal and professional "hard yes" and "hard no" rules they use for decision-making. The Airport 24-Hour Rule for Hiring (00:16:24) Introduces the "airport rule" for hiring: could you spend 24 hours stuck with this person? Learning from Interview Candidates (00:17:44) Emphasizes the value of learning something new from every interview candidate. Judging by Personal Habits (00:18:24) Discusses using personal habits (like yard or car cleanliness) as indicators of professional behavior. Episode Wrap-Up and Key Takeaways (00:19:57) Reflects on the episode's lessons, the importance of rules, tools, and disciplines, and encourages clarity in business.      

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