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Real World Results – How EOS Changed Their Business
The Power of Process A month ago I was pleasantly surprised and flattered to hear one of my client’s recent podcasts talking about how the Entrepreneurial Operating System, EOS® has changed his business. I didn’t ask them to do this nor did they invite me to participate, this was all on their own. Jason Zengers, a client of mine, and …
Dealing with Three Types of Issues during a Quarterly Conversation
What causes a bit of angst for many bosses during Quarterly Conversations is an issue that comes up that may surprise them or that they may be ill-equipped to deal with. There are three types of issues that you must be prepared to address. The first type of issue, and this comes up most frequently by the way, is an …
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Maintaining the Right Meeting Pulse
There are two components of having a meeting pulse. The first is the meeting itself – It’s stated objectives and agenda. The second component is its frequency – how often you meet. The fact is, you can’t run a successful business without having meetings. So, if you think that meetings are a total waste of time, do a little soul …
Keeping Expectations Clear at the Herrington Inn
I’d like to share a story about how a boutique hotel in Geneva, Illinois, won the prestigious AAA Four Diamond Award for 19 years in a row. The story begins with a great boss, Paul Ruby, who took over the hotel as a general manager and instituted what he called “The Herrington Rules”. These are the 12 rules that make …
Keeping Expectations Clear
I’m frequently asked, “How can I hold my people more accountable?” The simple answer is, you can’t. You must create an environment where people hold themselves accountable. And, accountability starts with clear expectations. But, keeping expectations clear is a two-way street. This means that your direct reports must be clear on your expectations of them, and you must be …
Leadership and Management
Last time we discussed the 4 Truths that you must embrace to Be a Great Boss. Today’s focus is defining Leadership and Management, what makes them different but also, equally important. Simply put … Leadership is defined as: Working “On” the business Providing Clear Direction Creating an Opening Thinking Management is defined as: Working “In” the business Keeping Expectations Clear …
Is Your Ladder Broken
If you’re struggling to identify and complete Core Processes for your business, you’re not alone. Most entrepreneurs view completing a process with the same enthusiasm they have for a trip to the dentist for a root canal. However, the benefit of a well-defined process is consistency. And, when you document each of your 6 to 10 Core Processes and get …