You've grown your business successfully, built a team around you, and expanded into new markets. But you've hit a wall. Growth has slowed, you know you're not getting the most out of your team, you feel like your business is running your life, and you feel your clarity around which direction to head slipping away. What you need is traction. A proven system to take back control of your business and your life doled out in quick, actionable steps that are easy to implement. Join certified Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) implementor Jim Coyle as he walks you through common mistakes that hold businesses back from achieving their true potential.
Being completely open and honest is one of the hardest things for a leadership team, and a company as a whole, to do. Being completely vulnerable may be scary, and it requires confidence, being a good listener, and being totally in the moment. If you can do that, your team will respect you more and you will live a more fulfilling life in general.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Whether or not we realize it, each of us is coming at any given topic from one point of view, complete with biases and oversights. While it's important to have strong opinions that drive the work you do, the best business leaders hold those opinions loosely. They understand that they rarely have all the information on a topic, and when new information comes to light, are open to changing their opinion and updating their perspective.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
When it comes down to it, there are four things that don't encourage a companies business to be shared by all. It may not be simplified enough so that it is really clear, may not be agreed on by everyone, may not be written down, or isn't repeated enough. While these four things may not make sense initially, EOS can help you make sense of these pillars of vision to get everyone on board with your company's vision.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
People believe that if they surround themselves with a cloak of invincibility, that is what people will respect in a leader. In reality, having some sort of vulnerability can actually pay off far greater. You can become a genuine and authentic leader by putting yourself out there and showing who you truly are. If you are able to be vulnerable, people will be drawn to you and want to follow you, which is imperative for any great leader. The biggest form of strength is truly being who you are.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If you get a bag of oranges and a single orange turns moldy, it's amazing how quickly the rest of the oranges in the bag go moldy as well. A person in your company who doesn't share your culture is just like a moldy orange, and this attitude can spread just like the mold in a bag of oranges. You have to remove the people who don't fit in the culture so that the other ‘oranges' in your company can thrive. It is true in nature, and also true in business. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
A lot of times we complicate things in life and in business. It might be hard to believe that there are only 3 reasons why employees fail, but it really is that simple. If an employee doesn't fit with your organization, they aren't in the right seat, or they are poorly managed, they will have no chance for success. The good news is that all 3 of these things can be turned into a positive if you know where to make the correction.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Verbal hugs, also known as candy coating or a compliment sandwich, may make you feel like you are being nice to a team member when you have something troublesome to tell them. However, verbal hugs can actually make it so that your team doesnt really believe what you are saying, or they are always waiting for the other shoe to drop. Tip toeing around a subject is a colossal waste of energy, and can make your team respect you less. If you have to have a difficult conversation, it is best to get straight to the point instead of verballing hugging the situation. Being straightforward will help your team to respect you more, and allow for an efficient solution to a problem.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Pruning trees is really important to the tree's overall growth and health. The same thing can be said for your business. Pruning your business is something that you should be thinking about doing to keep your business strong and healthy. By pruning the people who don't fit the culture or are in the wrong seat, you can stop holding your organization back and start increasing your growth just like a plant.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
We all know there are three types of language, the kind you read, the kind you write, and the kind you speak. But did you know there is a fourth type of language? This secret language is the language of business. A lot of businesses don't realize that it is essential for everyone to be speaking the same language in order to be successful. Instead of using language that divides you, like ‘I', using language that brings you together as a team will save you a lot of confusion and wasted time. By simply having the same language in your business, you can make your company more efficient and a better place to be.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If you could put gratitude in pill form, it would be the most powerful drug ever created. So what does gratitude have to do with business? Great research shows that when teams check-in both personally and professionally when they are having their meetings, gratitude increases. These check-ins bring vulnerability to the table, and can facilitate better conversation, better relationships, and better connection. By bringing vulnerability to your business check-in meetings, you can evoke emotion that strengthens your team. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If there are 100 employees at your organization, you are not just impacting them, but their extended circle as well. This means that up to 10,000 people could be impacted by your organization, which is why leadership is so important. Your leadership team needs to step up and have the hard conversations in order to be the team your company deserves. Tough conversations may not be easy, but they are the only thing that will keep your leadership team, and your company, running smoothly.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Being on the same page might be a term that you think you understand, but sometimes it can take a little bit of translating. Being on the same page starts at the leadership level, because having the leadership team being on 100% of the same page in terms of where the business is going, and how they are going to get there, is essential. A crack in the leadership team can turn into the Grand Canyon if you aren't careful. Not everyone needs to be in agreement, but when your leadership walks out the door, you need to be on the same page in order to move forward with your business and find success as a team. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Have you ever heard the phrase in your company that ‘everybody is in sales’? We are all selling something, and it is an important skill set. Every company needs new business coming in through the door, and a great sales function is the key to that. It doesn't take a magic wand to improve your sales, it just takes a simple framework consisting of a great sales manager, a simple marketing plan that includes targets, a clear sales process, a defined sales approach, good management of the numbers and a team that is hitting your minimum standards. If you do those things, your sales department and team will really take off, it’s that simple.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
As a society, we tend to think of issues as bad things. In reality, issues are not necessarily good or bad, they are opportunities to be dealt with. Successful organizations know that their ability to succeed is directly related to their ability to identify and solve issues of any kind. With open communication and honesty, you can avoid the backchannel confusion and empower your entire team to become great at solving problems so that you can move onto the next thing. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Entreprenuers and entrepreneurial businesses are notorious for getting distracted by the shiny things. So how do good business leaders overcome those distractions? They narrow in on their core focus by figuring out their ‘why’ and their ‘what’. If you are in business to make money, you need to focus on opportunities that fit into why you do what you do, and what you are world class at. By putting the blinders on and stopping saying yes to everything, you will have greater success in your niche in the long run.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
How do you know if you are an effective leader? Your team liking you is not a good indication that you are a good manager. In reality, it takes people knowing where you need help for your team to have confidence in your management capability. EOS has nailed down the 10 things you need to know in order to be a good manager, regardless of your management style. It takes work to be a great manager, but knowing what you need to work on is the best way to be dialed into your best management capabilities. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Multiple personalities may be an intriguing factor in books and movies, but when it comes to your business, you need to be careful. While your leadership team needs a balanced mix of different personalities, it is important that each personality knows their role and can work together to find solutions. It takes multiple personalities to bring up a company, and it takes the right type of people to work through conflicting personalities to create a great partnership. When you can get past your ego, you can surround yourself with people who think differently and can help you see an issue from many different points of view. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Does your business sometimes feel like groundhog day, with the same issues popping up over and over again? That could be an issue in and of itself. While every organization has issues, if your issues list gets too big, you will start to only deal with symptoms and not the root causes. Instead of getting fatigued by your issues list, EOS can help you focus on what you really need to tackle within your organization. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If you want a healthy and productive culture in your business, you need to ask one question. This simple and obvious question can stop end arounds, and also put a halt to unproductive complaining. By asking your team, ‘are you going to tell them, or am I going to tell them?’, you can get to the core of these issues without any messing around. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Clarity around where you are going and where you have been is crucial to creating a successful team and company. People need to feel great about where your organization is going and the role they play in order to make sure everyone is on the same page. Clarity before a commitment can ensure that you end up at the right destination, and avoid wasting time and energy on confusion. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Sometimes letting go is a little tougher than just letting go and letting God take care of your worries. In business especially, you have to let go and let EOS take care of your processes. By making sure everyone is accountable and making sure everyone understands what their roles are, you can let go knowing that there is a system in place to catch you and your team. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
It is essential for those of us in leadership positions to take the time to get clear, relax, and ensure you are staying focused. Clarity breaks can be a great practice to help you capture your creativity and get clear on what needs to be prioritized in your business schedule. In fact, leaders who don’t take clarity breaks often lose focus and feel weighed down by the weight of their work and the complexities of their jobs. It is only by taking a clarity break, putting pen to paper, and getting into a new space that you can get more done and become more focused. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
What sets a good business up for success? There are four main things that you can do to give yourself an edge above the competition, and the first one, is by getting yourself an operating system. Operating systems like EOS play a crucial role in your businesses ability to thrive, and they are an essential part of what makes a team work. In addition to implementing an operating system, you should be joining and actively participating in a peer network of likeminded people, getting yourself a coach, and finding a way to get focused today. These four principles are all dependent on eachother, but if you can do them well, your business will be successful. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
The most successful companies in the world are those that identify and solve more problems than their competitors. While this is certainly true when solving problems for their customers, it’s equally true when it comes to solving problems internally. One of the biggest roadblocks to solving internal problems, however, is the discomfort that comes with communicating openly and honestly about the issues you’re facing. Establishing a culture of transparency can take a series of baby steps, but the results will be well worth it and the impact on your organization can be transformative. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Have you ever felt like you’re beating a dead horse, trying to drive home your vision for your organization with no avail?The lack of a shared vision is one of the biggest roadblocks to improving efficiency, speed of implementation, and ultimately, profitability. While it’s unlikely that everyone in your company will agree on everything, especially when it comes to your leadership team, a unified front is crucial to ensuring that everyone is rowing in the same direction, working toward the same goals. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company?Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If you want to solve business issues, you need to close the complaint department. This may sound crazy, but closing the complaint department is actually an effective solution because it helps problems actually get solved, instead of just prolonging the issues by complaining. The solutions at EOS can help you identify the issue, sit and discuss in a safe space, and ultimately solve the root of the issue so that everyone on your team can function at their optimal potential. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
A lot of business owners start out acting as the ‘genius with one thousand helpers’. While these rugged individualist entrepreneurs are important in the progression of the world, this mentality can be a problem when you are trying to do more than one person can actually handle. It takes a team with excellent leadership to move past the ceiling and delegate to a leadership team, not a leadersheep team. Instead of running everything yourself and burning out, EOS can help you lift up your team so that everyone is as successful as they can be. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
The dynamics of a cockpit can be closely related to dynamics in business. Just like flying high in the skies, it takes a team that has the ability to question their captain to really get things done. Flights have a 99.99% success rate, and by learning leadership lessons from the cockpit, you can make your business that successful as well. With EOS it is never too late to work smarter instead of harder and build a team that supports everything that is going on. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Do you believe in second chances? Often times when a good person is in a bad system, they can seem like a bad person. By streamlining your system with EOS, you can create the gameplan that is going to work best for your team, and highlight the strengths of each ‘high flyer’ in your organization. EOS is designed to give your business a second chance and help you gain a leg up on the competition by revitalizing your company. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
When you're in business, you're always striving to succeed, be the best you can be, and let's be honest, make some money. But if you are not doing things the right way, it could end up costing you more money down the road. There's a very high cost for losing your core focus, and EOS can help point out to you ways in which you could be doing things better than what you are currently doing.It's almost unbelievable what you can create when you just say focused and have the right people in the right places. By having people who know what they are doing stay zeroed in on your company's sweet spot, you can help your company be the most successful it can be.Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Too often, leadership and management teams are aware of the problems and challenges facing their business but are unable to come up with workable solutions. Rather than taking action and closing the gap between where they are and where they want to be, they waste time talking about the problems with little or no decisive action.In this episode, Jim shares how the Entrepreneurial Operating System helps firms identify their problems and then take meaningful action towards solving them. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Business owners often put a lot of emphasis on overall revenue, while neglecting the much more important metrics associated with cashflow. Cashflow is the blood that runs through your business, which is why a big part of the Entrepreneurial Operating System is dedicated to ensuring the cashflow of your business is healthy. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Whether its baseball or business, it all comes down to putting the right team together. So it is your job as a business owner to find yourself your perfect dream team. You are never going to get the gold medal until you have the right people in the right roles, and EOS can help.One way to achieve this is by testing yourself, and making sure your team cares about what you care about, gets behind your vision, and are rockstars at what they do. In order to put yourself in a position to be superior in your area of expertise, you need the push, knowledge, and expertise that EOS can give you to get your dream team together.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Business managers have to handle a lot of different personalities and different generations in their positions. One of these groups that is having many scratch their heads is trying to figure out what's up with those millennials?While some argue they are getting a bad reputation for no reason, it’s really very simple to motivate them. If you can connect a millennial employees ‘why’ with the ‘why’ or purpose of your business, you will be able to easily motivate them. What an employee is great at can ultimately be connected to what your business is great at, and lead to more engaged and connected employees. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
If you find your organization struggling with a culture of drama, it might be time to look in the mirror. So often drama stems from the leadership of the organization being unable to get out of their own way to let the company thrive on its own.Find out Jim's tips for how to release your impulse to control every aspect of the business as the founder.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
We all know its important to get the right people in the right seats, but we often get confused about how to actually get that done. Although there are some things you cant change, such as someone’s bioengineering or desire to want it bad enough, the capacity to create is something that you can work with your team on to achieve rockstar status.By understanding the difference between getting it, wanting it and the capacity to complete it, you can make sure that you have the right people in the right seats, and not get bogged down by all that ambiguous language. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Getting things crossed off your to-do list is not just about getting stuff done, it’s about getting the most important things accomplished so that you can manage your time effectively. By identifying your priorities, managing your time and determining the outcome that you want to see, you can make the most out of your precious time and produce your desired results. It may take a little bit more time than you would like, but the importance of determining what you want and being intentional with your actions is worth the investment. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
It takes a visionary to create the vision for a great business, but it also takes someone who focuses on the details to make that grand vision happen. It takes both big picture creators and big picture doers to integrate a successful plan and execute your organization’s dreams. When it comes down to forming, executing and completing projects, you need both sides at work to create success. Do you know who plays the role of big picture dreamer and big picture doer in your company? Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
You may care about your business, but are you obsessed with your customers? The best businesses are the ones who truly do obsess so that they can figure out what it is that truly sets them apart from the competition. EOS has created three questions to help you narrow in on what aspect of your business needs to obsess over in order to have the most success. If you are ready to increase your innovation and find your path to success, contact Nexus Business Solutions today. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Do you know what a measurable is? Many business owners don’t, but it can be a key indicator of the success of your projects or total business. It takes measurables on multiple levels to figure out your problems, successes and where you need to focus your energy, but ultimately it creates a sense of success for your team because they can get things done more efficiently. While it may not be an easy road, its definitely a road worth taking. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
The importance of culture seems to be everywhere from the business world to the sports world, but do you fully understand what culture really means? Today Jim Coyle is here to help us define culture and understand how to foster a good one inside of your organization.Culture eats strategy for breakfast, you need to do the hard work to establish your core values and amplify your greatest strengths, and EOS can help. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Effectiveness comes from ability and commitment, and it is only through the correct nurturing environment that you can increase your effectiveness. Getting people to commit to your vision is much more important than having a perfect plan, and it is the EOS formula for effectiveness that can help get you there. Even if you don’t do well with math, the EOS formula for effectiveness can keep your business running smoothly and keep your people happier, and who doesn’t want that?Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Have you ever been drowning in a sea of to-dos and goals that you haven’t yet obtained? Instead of being overwhelmed by what you haven’t done, why not try the reverse approach? EOS focuses on simplicity and prioritizing the important things first in order to increase productivity and accountability. You will be shocked by how easy it can be with EOS and the simple tools provided for you that can simplify your business and help you get more done. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Is the blame game killing your business before you even know it? It is always difficult to own up to the fact that sometimes when you are the boss, you are also the problem. It is important to take ownership and not be afraid to ask for help. That’s where EOS – or entrepreneurial operating system – comes in. Listen in for the 4 ways you can avoid the fallout from our culture of finger-pointing, and learn how an EOS specialist can help you get where you want your business to go in a positive and enlightening manner.1)Take responsibility for your business2)Don’t Shoot the Messenger3)Cherish the vulnerability-based trust that is necessary for any leadership team4)Don’t become more likely to make more knee jerk emotional reactionsWant to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
So often, business owners and manager delay taking action to fix personnel issues because they just don't know what their options are. In this episode, we discuss the three options that each of us has when faced with personnel issues, and what the different choices entail. By effectively navigating personnel issues, you can improve outcomes for both your company, your team, the individual you're having issues with, and ultimately make life easier on yourself.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Despite what you may have heard, confidentiality can pose dangers in the business world. Instead of creating open and honest conversations with everyone in your business, confidentiality can lead to complaints and ultimately not fixing the problem at hand. Instead of keeping conversations under an iron curtain, embrace the ability to be open and honest in order to solve a problem in a direct way, your business and culture will thank you for it.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
This is the time of year when you want to make sure that the structure of your business is aligned with your one year plan. Once you get your plan down you need to ensure that the roles and responsibilities within your company are crystal clear so that your structure format can thrive.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
Great one year plans do not always equal success. This is often because humans cannot focus for more than 90 days, and our goals end up falling apart when we lose track of our big long term goals. It is only by coming back together and getting refocused that you can prioritize the next 90 days and see your goals come to fruition. Focusing on 90 days at a time will help you run the marathon and not just win the sprint.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
When dealing with adversity, there are three main types of people. Those who aren’t willing to try, those who get to a certain point and give up, or those who will stop at nothing to overcome an obstacle. Those who are willing to push themselves often have faced adversity in their lives, and it is one of the biggest differentiating factors between those who are successful and those who are not. Adversity can often be a good thing and can foster your ability to succeed and work harder. By putting things into perspective through a lens of past adversity you can increase your adversity quotient and push yourself a bit harder to achieve the success you desire.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
While the evaluation process can be difficult to deal with, giving feedback and employee evaluations is an incredibly important part of being a boss. Even the greatest workers need a good mirror to show what they are putting into the world, and it is only by providing feedback to your team that you can speak the truth in as few words as possible and create a clear path to fixing an issue.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
It may seem like the sky is changing color when we tell you that less is more, but when it comes to a successful business, giving somebody a little bit less can actually equal more value in return. The paradox of success means more options and opportunity, and it is only by writing things down and figuring out your actual core values that you can be intentional with your time and your treasure. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
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