Train and subway stations often have signs that warn travelers to “mind the gap” to prevent accidents. In business, owners and Visionaries should also “mind the gap” between their expectations and reality.
During my clients’ journeys Running on EOS™, I see many become incredibly skilled at handling their day-to-day issues. Unfortunately, some issues lurk, hidden from even the best of us. Like sharks in the water, they swim undetected and out of sight – until they bite.
Years ago, I completed my initial training sessions to become a Professional EOS Implementer®. We learned about the Six Key Components™ to running a successful business. During that training, he said that measurables get zero out of zero love.
Many business leaders make it to the top by looking out for Number One (aka themselves). When the company they work for begins running on the Entrepreneurial Operating System® (EOS®), they have unlearning to do. EOS requires the leadership team to act as an actual team. Instead of looking out for Number One, they evolve into “Team One.”
Entrepreneurs learn early on to get comfortable with being uncomfortable. They can’t depend on predictable paychecks or their efforts panning out every time. From the outside, they usually appear outgoing and confident. But what happens when they lie in bed at night? Usually, that’s when the entrepreneurial blues come knocking.
Early in the EOS Journey, we emphasize that becoming your best as a leadership team requires speaking the same language. And, one term comes quite a bit: quality. Here’s how you can use the EOS Tools to define quality for their business.
