When you are a business owner, founder, or CEO, the last thing you want is a leadership vacuum in your organization. And, if you have one, you might be tempted to fill it as fast as possible. However, “fast” is not necessarily “best.” To achieve the best for your company, take a breath, slow down, and consider the following.  Where do you actually need leadership?  Leadership vacuums can be deceptive. They can appear broader and deeper than they are, or can trick you into thinking you need leadership in one place when in reality you need it in another.  For example, suppose a company is struggling badly. At first blush, it may seem like few if any of the department heads are pulling their weight. A closer look, however, might reveal that all that is needed is an integrator – a strong tactical leader who can focus and maximize the

With the rising prices of eggs and shortage of chickens, I have enjoyed special treatment from my neighbors and friends. Just last week, I received a meme of me looking like royalty. But all this notoriety has also come with some challenges. Due to the risk of chicken theft, I have had to put my chickens under 24-hour security to ensure their safety. I have always enjoyed being a chicken mama, but these changes have added a layer of complexity to my work.  To make matters worse, ever since my chickens started trending on InstaLayer, their social media channel, they have been demanding more expensive food, additional scratch (“chicken crack”), and cleaner living quarters.  Why they need their coop cleaned more frequently when all they do is poop in it, I don’t know, but that is what they want. So here I am, working harder than ever and spending additional money

Introduction: A Lesson from the Trenches A few weeks ago, during a 90-minute meeting with a self-implementing client, a lightbulb moment struck. They had been diligently working through EOS tools, yet something wasn’t clicking. Their Strategic Coach pointed out the issue: they weren’t truly implementing EOS – they were self-inflicting it. It’s a pattern I’ve seen too often. Business owners dip into EOS, adopting the parts they like while ignoring the full framework. Instead of gaining traction, they hit walls, get frustrated, & sometimes even conclude that “EOS doesn’t work for us.” The truth? EOS works when implemented correctly. Half-measures & cherry-picking just create chaos. The Concept of ‘Self-Inflicting’ EOS Self-implementing is when a business tries to run EOS on its own. Done right, it can work – though it’s far from easy. Self-inflicting, on the other hand, is when businesses think they’re implementing EOS but are actually making it

A common struggle I hear from potential clients in my world of EOS is that they can’t take a real vacation. Sure, they can leave town, but in today’s always-connected world, as long as their phone is with them, they’re never really “out of office.” Sound familiar? I get it—I’m a small business owner, too! This pain point is exactly why I’m so passionate about my work as an EOS Implementer. But this isn’t just about getting a few days away from your laptop or taking an occasional trip to the beach. EOS is about giving you your life back. When your business is built on a strong, simplified foundation, you create the space you need for your passions, your family, your health—and yes, even self-care. And if you’re someone who loves what you do so much that it never really feels like work, I get that, too. But here’s