Running a business is hard enough without using a framework that limits your growth. Imagine tackling a mountain trail on a tricycle. EOS Traction™ is that tricycle, great
Critical Number – The Scaling Up North Star Metric
A wise person once said, growth is great, until it's not. Don't get me wrong, growth is thrilling. It's a high that hits when sales are soaring, customers
How I Use AI to Brainstorm Business Growth
If you read my stuff you've before, you know I'm pretty jazzed about technology—especially when it comes to growing a business. Today, we're diving into one of my
Character Analysis Report on “The Wolf” from “Pulp Fiction”
As a certified DiSC and 12 Driving Forces practitioner, I've always been fascinated by the complex interplay of personality traits and motivations that define a character. And when
User How can I tell which list to put my IDS items on, Short Term or Long Term?
Issues happen. A shared framework like Scaling Up or EOS Traction can help you and your team contextualize and systematically address the issues. In EOS, they have an element
Using Plutchik’s Wheel to Build EQ
Imagine a vibrant, multi-colored wheel, a kaleidoscope of emotions. This is Plutchik's Wheel of Emotions, a powerful tool designed by psychologist Robert Plutchik in 1981. It's not merely
Gemstone Level ROCKS for Scaling Up and EOS Traction
Rocks are the lifeblood of any organization implementing Scaling Up or EOS Traction. These high-priority projects or goals, carefully selected for their potential to make a significant impact
Ninety: Your Strategic Partner in Scaling Up
You may have come across the concept of Scaling Up, a proven framework for business expansion, based on the best-selling book by Verne Harnish. This methodology aligns your vision,
The Power of One: Scaling Up Exercise
The Power of One is a simple yet powerful financial exercise from the Scaling Up framework, designed to help businesses improve their cash flow and profitability. The concept
What is the difference between Scaling Up and EOS Traction?
Scaling Up and EOS Traction are two distinct frameworks designed to help businesses grow and achieve their strategic objectives. While both systems aim to streamline operations, enhance team
What does your DISC profile say about your ability to set large goals?
A mere 3% of the population writes down goals for the New Year. The goal writers are 3x more successful at attaining goals than those who neglected writing
What is a BOS?
As a business owner, you're always looking for ways to scale up and grow your company. One effective way to do this is by implementing a business operating
The 13 Week Run for Rocks
In Scaling Up, we have this notion of a Rock. They are the most important item(s) to work on during the quarter. I typically advise my clients on
L10 Meeting Score Rubric
In EOS Traction, the Weekly L10 Meeting is one of the best ways to get your Executive Teams aligned. While I use Scaling Up for all my coaching,
Using DISC Profiles to Build High-Performance Teams
DISC profiles are a tool used to assess an individual's behavior and communication style. They are based on the DISC model, which was developed by psychologist William Moulton
Wheel of Needs. A mental well-being fitness scale
I start my day by stepping on the scale; 185 lbs and 24% body fat. Got it, thanks. Those numbers don't reflect my ideal self, so this morning's
This visual shows why companies get stuck on the growth curve
I'll save you the wait. The reason companies get stuck on the growth curve is straightforward; it's communication and trust. In the early start-up stages, communication is exceedingly simple and
How are you finding your blindspots?
Throughout my life I've been a "seeker" of sorts. As a child I would disassemble toys to find what made them tick. Science was always my favorite subject
Quarterly Job Scorecard
The best performing teams take the necessary time each quarter to review all team members. These reviews are based on performance, they are not the annual salary reviews,
Wizard of Cultural Creation
"The default job titles don't define us, we want to have fun with our titles," said my client Gina Calley, Herder of Cats and Wizard of Curation at