101. How to Keep Ops from Getting Stale (and Recruit Better Teams)

The Ops Experts Club Podcast · Feb 19, 2026 · 23m

SUMMARY:

In this episode, Aaron and Terryn unpack why operations only feels "boring" when teams get stuck in loops or over-systemize without fresh challenges. They share how staying engaged in ops requires intentionally creating space for new problems to solve—delegating repeatable work, developing people underneath you, and continuously taking on new projects that re-engage your brain. The conversation emphasizes leadership responsibility: keep your team energized by aligning roles with what excites them while still accepting that some grind is part of building strong operators.

They then…