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I answered a question on Quora this week: How do we get employees to recognize that there is just one team? When employees feel disconnected from the purpose of the company then they will look to fulfill their belonging needs at their department’s level, or even outside the company. Conversely,...
If you ever wanted to build a business, the art of delegation is a critical skill to learn. But is this really true? – you ask. Can one not build a fully automated business with technology that needs no employees? Possibly. But I would challenge you to show me a...
I recently hired a lawn care company to remove a few bushes and a tree trunk, plus build drainage in my backyard. The contractor is a friend—an all-around great guy I’ve known for a couple of years—and he did a fantastic job at a reasonable price. However, throughout the process,...
One of the superpowers of the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) is making the distinction between the roles of the “Integrator” and the “Visionary.” Who is the Integrator? The Integrator is the person who runs the business. They ensure that all executives work together as harmoniously as possible, keep leaders on...
One of my clients implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS) asked me how to manage an overwhelming to-do list. If you’re an entrepreneur, you’ve probably faced this challenge—you always have more tasks than time, and every completed task seems to lead to even more tasks. Before sharing what I had...
If you’re a boss, you know that holding people accountable can be a real challenge. You’ve probably delegated tasks to someone who promised to handle it—only for “something” to come up. When you follow up, you get a reasonable excuse that’s hard to argue with, and just like that, accountability...
Distracting Ideas Un-focus CEOs In this late-night video, I talk about Shiny Object Syndrome, a phenomenon that affects CEOs and business owners. It’s that urge to chase exciting new ideas, even if it means sacrificing growth and profitability for the thrill of the chase. Shiny Objects are ideas and opportunities...
One of my EOS® clients recently asked about involving teams below the executive level in rock setting, instead of simply assigning rocks top-down. His team had asked for the chance to pick their own rocks, but he felt hesitant about letting go of the process. He didn’t see much of...
Mergers are about integration. They aren’t about finding the right partner or navigating the complexity of the transaction, although these can be tricky in their own right. Most mergers fail due to a lack of integration post-merger. Companies hold on to their individual identities too long and miss the opportunity...
Welcome the Tension of Having a Constraint in Your Business. When there is no clear constraint, you have nothing to focus your efforts on. Your energy gets diffused and you lack the tension to push back against. Think about the great tennis rivalry of Federer and Nadal. If it wasn’t...
There Are 3 Types of Decisions You Can Make. The best decision is a GOOD decision. This happens when you make a decision that turns out to take your organization in a good direction, as born out by subsequent events and information. The second best decision you can make is...
Cooperation: The Final Block The final block in the lowest rung of John Wooden’s Pyramid of Success is Cooperation. Listening, evaluating, embracing van be a tough job for the string-willed leader, but it is the only way to leverage the collective brainpower and commitment of your group. Cooperation is the...
