We all know the famous visionaries of the world, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, but what about the person behind the face, working to pull the strings together and execute the visionaries dream? At EOS we call this role an integrator, and they can be a vital part of creating a great entrepreneurial business. Every visionary [...]
Feeling conflicted about a decision on which way to take your business? Often when we are faced with a decision and we don’t know which way to go, it is best to just make a decision rather than doing nothing. In fact, doing nothing, or analysis paralysis, is what ends up treating businesses like roadkill. [...]
Do you ever feel like you are drowning in a sea of to-do’s, goals, and objectives that you haven't obtained, and don't know where to find the time to start? If you feel like everything in your business is a bit too complicated, simplicity is the answer. Most companies fail because of overwhelm, but it [...]
When being a good leader you not only need to construct a good team, but you need to allow them to be successful on their own. Sometimes in order to do this, we just need to shut up. While it might be hard to hold back your voice, you may be missing out on the [...]
A lot of high-level leaders and entrepreneurs pride themselves on being multitaskers, but that can really be a flaw when dealing with the rest of your team. When dealing with peers or colleagues, they need to know that you are in the room and present. While multitasking can be used for a lot of good, [...]
Do you know how many people are directly affected by the work you do? It may surprise you, but it's not just your immediate staff. You may not realize the impact you have as the leader in your organization. It's important to ask yourself if you are the leadership team this company deserves. You need [...]
You might care about your business, but are you obsessed? The best businesses are the ones that truly obsess about what sets them apart from the competition. If you are obsessed there are three questions you might want to ask yourself. You must decide whether you are better, faster, or less expensive than everyone else. [...]
Today we're talking about the type of confidentiality that tends to result in people unloading on each other. You need to remember that important issues need to be talked about in the open, not in a stealthy manner. While confidentiality can be important in some cases, it can destroy the culture and the organization in [...]
We have a tendency to not talk about the deeper issues and avoid conflict just to be nice. In business, being ‘West Michigan Nice’ just doesn't cut it. There is a time when being nice can really do some damage, and in business is one of them. The truth is, when you cover up your [...]
Having the tough conversations ensures that you have the right people in the right seats. We all love to do what we are good at, and getting people in those right seats to help your team be great is your job. Sometimes, you just have to have those tough conversations in order to give your [...]