Many companies want to increase their team's commitment, but don't realize that commitment cannot exist without accountability. There is no accountability without commitment and vice versa, and it is often the missing element when trying to improve your companies bottom line. If you have the right people in the right seats, you should be able [...]
If you are running a business, you need to know where your cash flow is coming from and what is driving it. While most people talk about profits, they are nothing in comparison to the importance of your cash flow availability. Assigning one person to look after each other eight main cash flow drivers that [...]
I recently had the honor of doing a breakout session at the EOS Annual Conference in Atlanta. My presentation was on the discipline of Scorecards and Measurables. As I dug into my topic, I had a big a-ha moment...I realized one of the key reasons that EOS® is such a transformational force for businesses is that Clarity [...]
You don't have to have the perfect approach to fixing a solution; commitment and dedication to what you have set out to do can often outweigh the perfect plan. By viewing effectiveness as a formula that is equal parts ability and commitment, the right person is likely to shine through regardless of the situation, which [...]
Many of us don’t like conflict, but without having the tough or uncomfortable conversations we need to have with our employees, your business can be doomed. EOS can help set you up for success when it comes to these tough conversations by setting deadlines and outlining parameters so that the entire team is functioning better. [...]
A couple of months back, I asked, “Do you and your scorecard measure up?” If you rolled up your sleeves and can now answer with, “Darn right, Jim. We are dialed in!” Then, it’s time to take it to the next level. It’s time to get to the point where every team has a scorecard, every [...]
Leaders often get to where they are because they are good talkers, but you can’t take your craft to the next level without mastering silence. When you are able to get better at shutting up, you can allow your team to talk it out and create new ideas and solutions. Today we are providing tips [...]
Chances are you have seen a baseball scorecard and felt the excitement when following along with the score and taking part in the game. A scorecard in business is even more important, as it shows you the numbers of where you are and where you need to go as an organization. With EOS you can [...]
Often times people can confuse accountability and blame, when they really could not be more different. Instead of placing blame, try and shift the conversation to fixing the issue at hand. By focusing on filling in the gap between what you expected and what you received, you can identify the problem and fix it for [...]
In order for businesses to succeed everyone has to be on the same page. This is not only important in retaining employees, but also in making sure your business runs as smoothly as possible. It is up to the leadership team to create a set of crystal clear core values to keep everyone on your [...]