<ul data-eligibleForWebStory="false"><li>Operating in constant fire-drill mode may give the illusion of productivity but can lead to chaos and fragility within a company.</li><li>Calm companies, with clear roles, communication, and processes, outperform chaotic ones in the long run by being designed for turbulence and maintaining clarity under pressure.</li><li>Leadership plays a key role in setting the tone for a company's operations, and calm leadership leads to calm and scalable businesses that attract better talent and create more value.</li><li>Fire drills are a symptom of underlying issues within a company and can impact its scalability, while calm companies focus on addressing root causes rather than just reacting to the effects.</li></ul>

Fire Drills and Fragility

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