Why Our Brains Jump to Negative Stories: Improving Leadership Communication
You own a growing construction company, juggling multiple projects, deadlines, and clients. Midway through your day, you get a short but urgent text from your biggest client: “Hey, I just walked the job site. I need to talk ASAP.” Your stomach drops. You feel a tightness in your chest as a rush of thoughts flood your […]
“The Story I Tell Myself Is” – How Owning Your Internal Narrative Improves Communication
Imagine you’re the owner of a construction company. Mid-morning, you get a frustrated call from the client on your largest project. “I’ve sent two emails and left a voicemail for your VP of Operations, and I haven’t heard anything back. If this is how your team operates, we’re going to have to reconsider the future […]
Why Self-Implementers of EOS Struggle to Gain Traction: Understanding the Pitfalls and How to Overcome Them
The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) is a transformative framework that helps businesses clarify, simplify, and achieve their vision. By strengthening six key components—Vision, People, Data, Issues, Process, and Traction—EOS provides a proven method for building and scaling a successful business. However, I often hear business leaders say, “We run on EOS,” or “We tried it, […]
What Is an Integrator and Why Do You Need One?
As a business owner, you likely have big dreams and a clear vision for the future of your company. You’re the idea person, the one who sees opportunities on the horizon and drives innovation. But let’s be honest—managing the day-to-day details, solving operational challenges, and ensuring everything runs smoothly? That’s not your forte. And it’s […]
The Case for a Coach: Why Every Business Owner Needs One
Entrepreneurship is a journey filled with highs and lows, requiring you to balance ambition with resilience. As a business owner, you’re often the go-to person for every decision, the problem solver, and the driving force behind your company’s success. But who supports you? Who challenges you to grow, holds you accountable, and guides you toward […]
Harnessing Emotional Awareness to Strengthen Leadership Team Communication
It’s a quarterly leadership offsite in July, and your team is halfway through the year. The tension in the room is palpable because of a lack of emotional awareness. You’re reviewing your Company Rocks and Leadership Scorecard, and it’s clear: the team isn’t completing their Rocks, and key metrics are off track to hit your […]
The Power of Peer Groups: Why No Entrepreneur Should Go It Alone
Entrepreneurship can be incredibly rewarding, but let’s face it—it can also be lonely. Whether you’re struggling with a difficult decision, feeling isolated in your role, or simply looking for guidance, the phrase “it’s lonely at the top” often rings true. That’s where peer groups come in. These communities offer business owners a unique opportunity to […]
The Business Operating System: Your Playbook for Success
Every successful coach knows that talent alone doesn’t win championships—systems do. Whether it’s Nick Saban in football, Phil Jackson in basketball, or Bill Belichick in the NFL, each has developed their own operating system, crafted through years of trial and error, to maximize the potential of their teams. These systems define how they approach everything: […]
Building Your Dream Business: The Four Non-Negotiables for Every Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurship is exhilarating but often overwhelming. If you’ve ever felt stuck, battled with people issues, hit a growth ceiling, or wondered how to regain control of your business, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. Over the years, I discovered that success boils down to having four non-negotiable resources: a Business Operating System, a Peer […]
Transform Your Leadership Team Communication with Fact-Based Observations
Stuck in Unproductive Conversations? Imagine a small business leadership team meeting where things quickly go off the rails. The boss, frustrated with missed deadlines and unmet goals, starts the meeting by saying, “You’re not helping move the business forward.” One team member, feeling defensive, responds with, “That’s not true. We’ve been working hard on these […]
