As clients are navigating all the issues during the current Covid-19 pandemic, I asked some of them what they learned about themselves, how EOS helped them, what specific EOS tool was most helpful and their advice for other business owners. “I learned to trust my Leadership Team – that they were making the right decisions based on our Core Values.” …
The Power of Core Values and Dad Jokes
Craig Wood, CEO of Premier International, and Beth Fahey, Professional EOS Implementer, discuss how EOS Tools, like Core Values and Level 10 Meetings, have helped Premier International get through some tough times recently. EOS User Tip: Dad jokes are a great way to inject humor into your weekly Level 10 meetings. Try it out!
We Got Our Core Values Right
Clark Neuhoff chats with Heidi Schaefer, Owner and Integrator at Schmid Tool & Engineering Corp. She explains how the EOS Core Values that they had in place made it possible for her team to thrive and grow even during this super difficult season.
Giving Clear Direction
Giving clear direction is not about telling people what to do or how to do it. Instead it’s about Creating an Opening. You’ve heard the adage “nature abhors a vacuum”. That vacuum – that opening must be filled. You can best do this by creating a compelling vision of where you’re going, why it’s important, and how you’ll get …
Solving Tough Problems and Getting New Ideas
Solving tough problems and getting new ideas Saturday I had the privilege of leading a workshop for 30 business owners here in Lake County IL. The event was sponsored by the Lake County Business Ministry team and hosted at the Tranel Financial Group. Our topic was showing how powerful it is to connect with like-minded business leaders for help in …
Strategic Planning as a Retention Tool, Really???
With global access to information and technology, your workforce is one of the few differentiators you have. Finding and training the right people are fundamental, but you cannot forget about retention, especially after you already made this investment to get them. Susan Drake, President and founder of the Ascendis Learning Center makes a critical point about developing a winning workforce. …