In this solo episode of the Everyday Business Problems podcast, Dave Crysler breaks down one of the most common mistakes leaders make, tracking the wrong metrics. He explains why most KPI reports simply "tell the news" instead of helping teams act, and how shifting focus to leading indicators creates real visibility, accountability, and proactive decision-making.

What You'll Discover:

• The difference between leading and lagging indicators, and why it matters.

• Why "more data" isn't better if it's not actionable.

• A simple example of how leading indicators can predict outcomes and improve profitability.

• How to move from reactionary reporting to proactive management.

• Why manual tracking can be more powerful than a fancy dashboard, at least at first.

• How to test and validate new KPIs before automating them.

• The mindset shift that turns metrics into meaningful action.