Show Notes
In this episode we discuss: Resilience in Organisations. We are joined by Aušrinė Keršanskaitė, Co-founder of Operations Nation. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Aušrinė Keršanskaitė: How can leaders tell the difference between true resilience and simply powering through burnout? When is “just-enough process” better than perfect systems in a growing company? Which of the five types of resilience—optimistic, stoic, pragmatic, active, or existential—do you rely on most at work? What happens when imposter syndrome hits even the most experienced operations leaders—and how can you use it to grow? Why might learning to walk away from the wrong role or battle be the most resilient decision of all?
References https://www.linkedin.com/in/ausrine www.operationsnation.com
Biography Aušrinė Keršanskaitė is a seasoned operations leader, community builder, and connector at heart. With over a decade of hands-on experience guiding startups from scrappy pre-seed beginnings to thriving Series B stages, she knows firsthand what it takes to build strong foundations and empower people along the way. For the past five years, Aušrinė has been the driving force behind Operations Nation, a community-powered knowledge hub that connects and empowers hundreds of operations leaders around the world. Operations Nation offers a safe, supportive space for ops professionals to share advice and “ops war stories,” helping each other survive, grow, and thrive in their careers. A firm believer that operations is the backbone of every great company, Aušrinė combines her operational expertise with a deep passion for bringing people together and building community wherever she goes. To learn more about Beth and Brandon or to find out about sponsorship opportunities click here. Summary 05:00 — Balancing speed versus sustainability in scaling operations 11:00 — Timing back-office investments and compliance readiness 15:00 — Re-orgs, structural resilience, and organizational adaptability 17:00 — Introduction to the Five Types of Resilience framework 21:00 — Deep dive into each resilience type with personal stories 28:30 — Imposter syndrome and trusting your gut as a leader 33:00 — Redefining success and boundaries in operations roles 37:00 — Shared vulnerability and leadership resilience 39:30 — Final takeaway: putting your own oxygen mask on first
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