Implementer Posts
Give Teams, Communication, & Leadership a Boost by Cascading the L10
If you’re already using EOS or know about the tools, you probably get what the L10 meeting is all about. But if you’re new to this, the L10—or Level 10 meeting—is a structured and effective way to improve how your organization talks and solves problems. L10s are part of a regular meeting schedule with employees within specific departments, and offer opportunities to discuss company happenings and tackle challenges. Under the L10 meeting, each individual has measurables, and the meeting adheres to a structured agenda. At the end of each meeting, all participants, regardless of their role in the company, rate the meeting’s effectiveness and suggest ways to make the next meeting even more productive. Once the organization’s leadership team has a consistent L10 meeting rhythm, they’re tasked with something even greater: cascading the L10 down to the rest of the organization. Finding the time to make sure you and your
Broken Arrow
What to do when your Rocks are in danger As a business leader, have you ever had to divert all of your resources to solve an issue—or even a potential catastrophe? When I was in the restaurant business, we often encountered two main bottlenecks during a busy shift: the Host Stand and the Expo Window (the window where all the food comes out of the kitchen.) When either of these two stations became overwhelmed, the entire restaurant would come to a halt. Customers would sit by the door, waiting. Entrees would pile up in the Expo Window or arrive late at their tables. Hosts and servers would scramble to seat and serve guests. The delays caused a loss of revenue by decreasing the number of guests served, increasing their frustration by not being served on time, or even turning them away because of high waiting times. When either of these
How EOS Can Transform Your Manufacturing Business: A Complete Operating System Tailored for Success
“EOS, short for Entrepreneurial Operating System, is a game-changer for businesses, especially in manufacturing. It’s a complete system tailored for companies with 10 to 250 employees with simple tools that helping them thrive by bringing clarity, unity, and accountability to their work. EOS is built on three key ideas: Vision, Traction, and Healthy. Vision sets the direction for everyone in the company, ensuring everyone’s on the same page. Traction keeps teams focused, aligned, and accountable, working together to accomplish the vision. Healthy builds strong, functional, cohesive leadership teams because often times leaders don’t work well in teams. EOS can act as a secret weapon in manufacturing where competition is fierce, and profits are tight. It helps companies streamline their operations, work smarter, and align their teams for ongoing success. But it’s not just about factories and numbers—it’s about breaking barriers and growing while maintaining a healthy culture for you and
The Benefits of Gratitude for Your People and Your Business
The Benefits of Gratitude for Your People and Your Business “If you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have. If you focus on what you have, you gain what you lack.” ― Dan Sullivan, The Gap and The Gain With the holiday season approaching, it’s a natural time for reflection and gratitude. Business owners are often the hardest on themselves, especially when it comes to any missed goals within our business. If you find yourself only focused on the things that we didn’t accomplish this year, consider the following: “If you focus on what you lack, you lose what you have.” It’s important for your business’s health and your team’s health to take time to appreciate and celebrate your wins over the past year. At the end of our sessions, I always ask the attendees to rate the session 1 out of 10. Occasionally, there is at least one person who gives the
Accountability Myths: Challenging Common Assumptions
Myth vs Reality Accountability is a crucial concept in various aspects of life, including personal responsibility, organizational management, and government transparency. However, there are several myths and common assumptions surrounding accountability that need to be challenged. Here are some of these myths and a brief exploration of each: Myth: Accountability is only about blame. Reality: Accountability involves responsibility and learning, not just blame. Myth: Accountability is punitive. Reality: Accountability is about solutions, not just punishment. Myth: Accountability can be delegated. Reality: True accountability rests with one person. Work can be delegated, but not accountability. Myth: Accountability is only about results. Reality: Accountability is about both process and results. One of the most common concerns I hear from business owners is that they wish there was more accountability in their business. However, it’s essential to dispel common myths about accountability in order to create an environment of accountability where teams and
The EOS Secret Sauce
“Unless commitment is made, there are only promises and hopes… but no plans. You have two choices: your commitment or your fear.” -Sammy Davis Jr. EOS. The Entrepreneurial Operating System. The Traction book. Your peers may have told you about it and what it did for their businesses, for their lives. Growth. Profits. Freedom. Fun. Time to pursue other passions. Time? What you talkin’ ‘bout Willis? Yes. Time. And perhaps you stumbled across a few naysayers who says it didn’t work for their business. What’s the difference? What makes one company wildly successful (by their own definition) using the tools and another just meh. Great question. Thanks for asking. Here’s the secret to success with EOS … (looks both ways to ensure nobody is looking)… In my expert medical opinion (not a dr.) and assuming I stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night, it all comes down to