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GA 607 | Improving Your Internal Operating System with Michelle Troseth and Tracy Christopherson

Avatar photo By Jessica Bush Updated on November 20th, 2025

This week’s guests are Michelle Troseth and Tracy Christopherson. Ron, Michelle, and Tracy discussed the concept of an internal operating system, dealing with both burnout and boredom, the importance of personal alignment, and more. An MP3 audio version of this episode is available for download here.

In this episode you’ll learn: 

  • Michelle and Tracy’s favorite quotes (3:12)
  • Their backgrounds (4:37)
  • Characterizing burnout (6:03)
  • Dealing with boredom (9:27)
  • About the “internal operating system” (11:24)
  • How to prevent leaders from self-sabotaging (16:22)
  • “Upgrading” your operating system (20:52)
  • The importance of personal alignment (24:23)
  • An example anecdote (26:52)
  • How that kind of impact makes them feel (30:56)

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Jessica Bush

Jessica is responsible for the editorial aspects of Gemba Academy’s content, focusing on course materials, podcast production, social media, and other copywriting efforts. An avid advocate of entrepreneurship, Jessica has worked with two technology startups as co-founder and head marketing strategist. Jessica received her BS in Business Administration from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo, with a minor in Music.

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