Why Your Team Has "No Common Sense" (And How to Fix It), with Layla Pomper artwork
The Fix, with Derrick Mains

Why Your Team Has "No Common Sense" (And How to Fix It), with Layla Pomper

  • S5E9
  • 39:15
  • October 15th 2025

Struggling to bridge the gap between your business strategy and your team's daily execution? In this episode of The Fix, host Derrick Mains sits down with Layla Pomper from Process Driven for a masterclass in operational efficiency.

They break down the critical difference between high-level process mapping and the daily "playbook" that makes a team actually work. If you've ever been frustrated by disorganization, missed deadlines, or employees who seem to have "no common sense," this conversation reveals the root cause and provides a clear path forward.

In this episode, you'll discover:

  • The "MapQuest" vs. "State Map" analogy for understanding Process Mapping (strategic) vs. Process Execution (tactical).
  • Why the first 90 days of an employee's journey often kills their creativity and how to fix it.
  • How to move from chaotic email chains to a structured work management system that everyone follows.
  • The real reason managers are incentivized to create busywork and how to flip the script to reward efficiency.
  • Practical steps to implement "habit optimization" for your team, moving from theory to daily practice.

If you're a business owner, COO, operations manager, or team leader tired of the friction between departments and the chaos of daily tasks, this episode is your guide to creating a cohesive, productive, and accountable organization.

Keywords: business process, operations management, team productivity, workflow optimization, SOPs, task management, business execution, process mapping, Derrick Mains, Layla Pomper, Process Driven, The Fix, operational efficiency, team collaboration, project management, leadership, business systems, habit optimization, common sense in business.

The Process Fixer, with Derrick Mains

Hosted by Emmy Award-winning content creator, four-time author, and optimization consultant renowned for his pioneering work in process engineering, optimization, and transformation, Derrick Mains' work spans over 20 years and includes experience with more than 150 companies across nearly every industry, from early-stage companies to the Fortune 10. Mains' approach blends essentialism with a keen focus on human-centric system design, emphasizing the need for regular audits, reflection, and reinvestment to achieve optimal results. The show shares his methods and approach to optimizing your company and generating more profits.