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Pat Lencioni speaks in his latest book, The Advantage, at length about why companies, if they want to succeed, have to be Smart and Healthy at the same time. He defines Smart as being an expert in your business. Understanding your market, how to serve it and being intimately familiar...
New Vlog Series on Leadership Philosophy Check out my new vlog series on LinkedIn about UCLA Bruins 10-times champion coach, John Wooden’s leadership philosophy, including his Pyramid of Success. Today’s first episode is about Limestone #01 in the pyramid, which is called Hard Work (Industriousness). Stay tuned for upcoming vlog...
Central Virginia is full of custom license plates. It seems to be a local fad to come up with weird plates, often a riddle which helps drivers forget the frustration of a slow traffic light. Some license plates are questionably sensible, however, like the one on the picture: “Carpe PM”....
I recently received an email from one of my EOS Implementation clients, which read as follows: “I understand that Rocks are defined as not urgent but important projects, they need to be SMART and achievable in 60-90 days. What I don’t fully grasp is how rocks relate to company objectives,...
Greed and Fear are the two of the strongest human motivators, including for us entrepreneurs. When your business is on a roll, it will wet your appetite for more growth and success. 2007 was the best year for my investment banking business, and as we moved into 2008 with a...
Self-implementing EOS® is one of the options available for making your business run on the Entrepreneurial Operating System®. It is an alternative to hiring a Professional EOS Implementer and paying him or her several thousand dollars for facilitating on average 5 days of leadership meetings a year, to implement and...
Another new year has arrived, bringing the perfect opportunity to start fresh and create the kind of year your business truly deserves. For many companies, the last quarter is a whirlwind—closing orders, making the most of client budgets, and working hard to enjoy a well-earned holiday break. After all, doesn’t...
If you’re driven and ambitious, chances are you have a long to-do list and not enough time to get everything done. This is completely normal—and honestly, a sign you’re on the right path. Linus Pauling, the Nobel-winning chemist, once said, “The best way to have a good idea is to...
Let’s talk about New Year’s Resolutions (NYRs). Some people say they’ve given up on them, but honestly—didn’t you reflect on 2017 during the holidays and sketch out some goals for the New Year? For businesses, NYRs often translate into things like revenue targets, profit goals, paying off credit lines, replacing...
Is your business facing challenges? You’re not alone. Most small and medium-sized businesses face growth ceilings at some point. But here’s the good news: you can triple your profit in just three years by adopting the right strategies. How? Let’s dive in. Most small businesses are founded by individuals who...
How does running a $5 million company compare to leading a $50 million or $500 million business? Does it require the same skills? The answer is clear: as your business grows, so does its complexity. Leading larger teams, competing with top-tier rivals, managing risks, and dealing with public scrutiny—all demand...
You’re three months into the fiscal year, and sales are 15% behind target. What’s the plan? Some companies rationalize the lag with excuses like “a couple of slow months,” “losing a key client,” or “the departure of a top salesperson.” These things happen, so the explanations feel logical. Maybe the...
