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 …
Getting What You Want?
To our clients, you know what we do. But it occurred to us, some of our colleagues and friends may not know exactly what it is we do all day and are so passionate about. So here is a short video that explains as simply as we possible can how we help business owners and entrepreneurs get what they …
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 …
I Love It When a Plan Comes Together!
Back in the 80’s at the end of most episodes of the A Team©, Hannibal Smith would utter that famous line… I love it when a plan comes together! We were never quite sure if he knew it all along or was in fact pleasantly surprised by their success. Having just competed Annual Planning with most of my clients it …
Thriving Businesses for Generations – Continued; How and Where to Begin
Last time, I shared a series of recommendations from six multi-generational business owners for how they are successfully navigating the challenges of growing their businesses. Our panel came up with a list of 25 specific actions, all important and critical things that we need to be doing in our businesses. But I often get pushback on where to begin and …
Delegate! (a mini passionate plea) by GINO WICKMAN
Here’s a quick nugget, mini passionate plea, and something to think about on your next Clarity Break. I’ve just finished all of my annual planning sessions with all of my clients (30 in total), and they averaged a 16 percent growth rate in 2012. There is an interesting whipsaw effect going on from the downturn of the great recession to …