Systems Thinking: Using Leverage Points to Fix Bottlenecks with Will Stewart

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If you’re a data analyst (or an ops-minded founder) who keeps getting stuck in “fix the process” mode but suspects the real issue is bigger than a checklist, this episode is for you.

I’m joined by Will Stewart, founder of Empower Core Solutions, to break down systems thinking in plain language: a process is linear, but a system is a living network of people, tools, feedback loops, and invisible bottlenecks.

We talk through how to spot the leverage point that actually changes outcomes (instead of polishing the wrong thing), and why “the data is clear” still isn’t enough if the human side isn’t accounted for.

Will also shares practical ways to diagnose operational chaos, improve decision-making, and communicate change so stakeholders don’t resist it plus how to build systems that scale without you becoming the bottleneck.

00:00 The Power of Systems Thinking
05:33 Understanding Business Systems
11:04 Human Elements in Systems
13:28 Responsibility in System Maintenance
17:14 Feedback Loops and Organizational Culture
19:58 Understanding Feedback Loops in Business
22:13 Challenges in System Organization
25:14 The Human Element in System Changes
29:46 The Role of Data Analysts in Persuasion
34:20 Accepting Limitations in Change
38:30 Mental Models and Resistance to Change
43:49 Holistic Approach to Systems Thinking

Follow Will Stewart:
Website - www.empower-core.com
LinkedIn -   / willhstewart2  

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