Keep It Simple
Keeping things simple is your business’s path to success. That may seem counterintuitive, because as your business grows, your company becomes more complex. So it may be natural for you to assume that by employing more people, offering more products and reaching more customers, your business would need to be more complicated. But nothing could be […]
EOS Answers Six Burning Questions
I’ve had the honor of working with a number of companies as an EOS® implementer. I’ve watched business owners go from feeling frustrated and overwhelmed, to being successful and satisfied thanks to implementing EOS®. Along the way, I’ve been asked a number of questions about EOS® and its components. I thought it would be helpful […]
Following Clarity
I recently attended a local simulcast of Leadercast 2016. I always leave this annual event full of new ideas, ways of thinking, and great nuggets I can apply personally and professionally. One of my favorite presenters is Andy Stanley, author and senior pastor of North Point Ministries in Atlanta, Georgia. This year he spoke about […]
“Just Say No” To Office Politics
Office politics are the tactics people employ to gain advantage either personally, or for a position, decision, or project they support. Much has been written about handling office politics, winning at office politics, or making office politics work for you. But the truth of the matter is, when a company elects to implement EOS® as their […]
The EOS Journey
You’ve heard the expression, “It’s a marathon, not a sprint.” It means there is a plan for a long duration, not a short and quick one. It means there are systems and processes that need to be put in place, and it takes time, discipline, commitment and training to get though to the end. It’s […]
Does Your Team Have Synergy?
I recently read an amazing book – Invisible Power by Ken Manning, Robin Charbit, and Sandra Krot. Invisible Power presents a profound yet practical understanding of our most underutilized asset – the human brain. It is about who we are as human beings, how we think, and how we access the resources to solve seemingly […]
No Politics in EOS
We’ve probably all worked in a setting where office politics were practiced. Wikipedia defines politics as “the practice and theory of influencing other people.” When people make decisions or sway others based on their own personal interests or to support their own cause, morale suffers. And since it’s not what is best for the greater good, […]
Avoid These 5 Business Frustrations
Business owners and entrepreneurs invest a great deal of time nurturing and growing their companies from an idea to a thriving business. Entrepreneurs are made of tough stuff. Starting and building a business takes courage, passion, perseverance and resourcefulness. Despite the excitement and drive that is inherent to most entrepreneurs, there are challenges, bumps in […]
Predict & Plan To Achieve Your Goals
A business owner’s biggest responsibility – and perhaps biggest challenge – is working on the business, and not in the business. What this means is you should not spend all of your time in the day-to-day activities of your company. To be an effective leader, you must be able to plan and predict to ensure […]
Simplify Your Strategy: Less is More
Most companies are more complex than necessary. They write lengthy business plans with 27 goals for the year. They create thick manuals full of lengthy policies and procedures for every aspect of their business. And while it’s important to have organization and direction, too many details can be overwhelming and can actually make your company […]
