Last week I talked about a mid-year check-in and how you’re doing on your business goals for the year. External changes outside of your control, like COVID’s impact, can make everything feel like chaos. That we’re simply trying to “hang on”.  But the reality is that chaos does not have to create uncertainty.  We are in control of our destiny and the future of our organizations. In EOS, we call these major goals your ROCKS. “Rocks are just priorities — the 3 to 7 most important things you must accomplish in the next ninety days.” Re-group, Re-organize and Re-evaluate your Rocks As you look to the next 90 days, what are the 3-7 most important priorities your company needs to accomplish?  Or said another way, 90 days from now – at the end of September – what will you have wished you started today? Employees are looking to you to

Why reinvent the wheel?  Does that question ring a bell? I’m sure it does for you as much as it does for many business leaders I work with every day. Think about how many times you’ve explained a process to someone or answered a question over and over and over again. Now think about how many times your leadership team, department managers, and others have done the same thing. Concerned about consistency in how things are done? Recurring problems are prohibitive to growth and profitability. Spending time readdressing issues is time that is significantly more effective when focused on growing the business and systemizing operations. So where do you start? EOS is an Operating System. As an EOS Implementer my role is to coach you and your team to clarify issues and the root cause of them, discuss them and then solve them for the long term. One part of the work

How many times have you heard the term “Pivot” lately?  It seems like everyone’s businesses are pivoting based on what we see and hear in the news. SO many people have been asking me “what does it mean to pivot?” First, let’s talk about what means. Pivot, in business, is defined as when a company makes a fundamental change to their business after determining (usually through an external factor or market research) that their product or service isn’t meeting the needs of their intended market. In this case, businesses are making fundamental changes based on the impact the COVID-19 pandemic has had on them. And, what it doesn’t mean. It doesn’t mean you should throw out your whole business model It doesn’t mean that you should change everything your company does It certainly doesn’t mean that you need to change your company’s purpose I’ve Had to Pivot, Too! My business model was 100%

“If you don’t know where you’re going, you might wind up somewhere else.” This is one quote from Yogi Berra that I use often. I find it helps people visualize why it’s important to have all company leaders on the same page and using the same playbook to get to the same goal. As a business leader, you’ve likely been tested several times over the last several months. Things in our world, economy, and businesses are changing faster than they ever have, and the future is still uncertain. Your team, your employees, your customers, and even your vendors all look to you to lead the company, and them, through these times. Know What’s Within Your Control As business leaders, we cannot control events around us or what is happening in the world. You CAN control how you respond. Your leadership will be more empowered and able to make clearer decisions

  In the last few weeks, I’ve been a part of several webinars talking about ways business owners can strengthen the foundation of their business. This is such an important topic because nearly every business has been touched by the COVID pandemic in one way or another. Decreases in sales, changes in the supply chain, staffing concerns, pivoting to take the business online and managing a virtual workforce are just some of the ways businesses are impacted. Last week I talked about using the recent disruptions to redefine what your “new normal” will look like, using it as a springboard to take action for company growth. And, here is a recent Facebook Video I did with SpringGR to talk about using Your EOS Toolbox to manage your business during uncertainty. THE 5 EOS FOUNDATIONAL TOOLS Download them here THE V/TO™ – Vision/Traction Organizer THE ACCOUNTABILITY CHART™ ROCKS THE MEETING PULSE™ SCORECARD