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747. Speed Is Expensive: The Hidden Operational Cost of Moving Too Fast

In Episode 747 of Daily Influence, Brian Smith explores a challenge many leaders and organizations unknowingly create for themselves: moving too fast.

Speed is often celebrated in business. Faster decisions. Faster responses. Faster execution. Faster growth. But speed without clarity comes at a cost—and often that cost isn’t visible until later.

In this episode, Brian breaks down the hidden operational expense of urgency-driven cultures and why “faster” is not always more effective. Drawing from decades of leadership experience, S.M.A.R.T. Management™, and principles from The I in Team…

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