Implementer Posts
All Hands on the Rope
“If you could get all the people in an organization rowing in the same direction, you could dominate any industry, in any market, against any competition, at any time.” This powerful quote kicks off Patrick Lencioni’s essential book, The Five Dysfunctions of a Team. It’s a must-read, highlighting that building trust and team health is the bedrock of any successful group (just look at the Toronto Blue Jays this October!). We all know trust isn’t a “set it and forget it” state; it needs constant nurturing and testing. But there’s another crucial element: clarity. Every individual needs to clearly see and know the plan, along with a precise understanding of their role in achieving it. Imagine a team where everyone isn’t just committed to the goal, but also knows exactly how their daily actions fuel the bigger picture. That level of clarity wipes out confusion, slashes wasted
Waking Up To Life Podcast: This Is An AI Revolution
Tyler Smith is an EOS Implementer helping companies reach goals and drive for the future. Today he joins the show to talk about AI and the revolutionary changes that are taking place at a breakneck pace. Our conversation sheds light on the new uses of Artificial Intelligence in all aspects of life. For those of you who are frightened by AI, this podcast will both inspire and scare you. But if you listen closely to Tyler’s message, you will find that we are at an exciting crossroad. And Jewish life is ready for the moment. Have a listen…and Wake Up To Life. Play Podcast
Are You Thankful for Your Business, or Held Hostage by It?
This week, we’re supposed to be thankful. But if you’re being honest—really honest—does looking at your business fill you with gratitude, or does it fill you with dread? I talk to business owners every day who have built incredible companies, yet they feel like they are chained to the engine room. They can’t leave for the holiday because “if I’m not there, nothing gets done.” That isn’t business ownership; that’s a high-paying prison sentence. The Ceiling Effect The problem isn’t you, and it isn’t your people. The problem is that you’ve hit the “ceiling.” Your business has outgrown the way you used to manage it. When you hit the ceiling, three things happen: Stagnation: Growth stops. Chaos: You run around putting out fires. Frustration: You stop enjoying the climb. The Way Out I decided to become an EOS Implementer because I got tired of watching brilliant entrepreneurs burn out. EOS
Start 2026 With Absolute Clarity: Align Your Vision to Gain Real Traction
Are you ready to begin 2026 with focus, energy, and a clear path forward? For growth-minded business owners, the start of a new year can feel both exciting and overwhelming. The difference between a breakthrough year and just another year… is clarity. Why Most Businesses Stall in January Every year, leadership teams kick off Q1 with big dreams. But within weeks, confusion sets in: Unclear priorities and scattered efforts Team members working toward different goals—or not sure what the goals are at all Firefighting trumps strategic action, leaving “the plan” on a dusty shelf It doesn’t have to be this way. The EOS Prescription: Clear Vision, Aligned Team, Consistent Traction As an EOS Implementer, I help growth-driven leaders of small and mid-sized companies finally answer two fundamental questions: What do we really want for our business in 2026? What must we do, quarter by quarter, to get there? Three Moves
HIRING THE RIGHT PEOPLE IN AN ENTREPRENURIAL ORGANIZATION
Without a doubt, a good job candidate should research your company during the hiring process. They should know your Core Values, Core Focus, Target Market and anything else that will show their eagerness during their interview. That initiative and preparedness is considered an indicator of a good prospective new hire. Truth is that takes a lot of work, time and effort on the part of the candidate. When good candidates are evaluating who to pursue employment with you want to make it’s easy for them to consider your company. More and more companies are now providing candidates with a “cheat sheet” or one-pager on everything they should know about the business because they believe it will help put the Right People in the Right Seats and make the interviewing process better for both parties. These companies believe it should be the business’s responsibility to share that company information with prospective
CREATE ROCKS TO GAIN TRACTION IN YOUR BUSINESS
WHAT ARE ROCKS? Quarterly Rocks are the three to seven most important things your company, department, or team must complete within the next 90 days. Rocks represent goals that will take longer than seven days to complete. They allow you to break down a large project into smaller, digestible tasks with clear deliverables and timelines for your long-term plan. Regular review and refinement of your goals help you break down seemingly monumental feats into smaller, more manageable projects. Give heavy consideration to the goals of your 1-Year Plan and, ultimately, your 3-Year Picture™. By focusing on keeping the 1-Year Plan on track, you automatically get on the right path for even longer-range goals. Company Rocks prioritize actions for the entire company. Departmental Rocks represent the most important things that must happen to achieve goals at the department level. Finally, each team member will have their own individual Rocks to prioritize specifically