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Why EOS is taking over

The Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) was developed by Gino Wickman, the founder of EOS Worldwide. My previous company worked directly with Gino at his Livonia, Michigan office many years ago and before Gino wrote his first book, Traction. Since this time, I’ve witnessed an explosion of EOS in all industries. I couldn’t be happier for Gino and his team. But what’s the deal with EOS? Why is it taking over?

Want Your Training Paid For?

If you want to provide more training for your people but are finding the budget isn’t sufficient for all of the education that you want to participate in this year, it can pay to explore how workforce development funds can help. Many states have allocated money specifically for employees to get better at their jobs and you may already be qualified. Here’s two successful examples of how this works:

What’s the hype all about?

When something new comes along - a new idea or an innovation - there is, predictably, some hype that draws the attention of business leaders who are seeking the latest competitive advantage. Business leaders have been cautioned against chasing every new “shiny object” because of the disruptive nature of this approach. At the same time, business leaders have an obligation to be scanning for new ideas and innovations to remain competitive. So what’s the answer?

Snow Discussion Group Seeking Additional Members

Are you involved in the snow and ice management industry? Do you find value in connecting with other snow fighters? If so, I would invite you to consider this unique opportunity. One of the things I enjoy most is being the facilitator for a group of snowfighters that meets monthly online. And the group is seeking additional members. If you’re intrigued, continue reading.

Do you have issues?

In both our personal and professional lives, we are constantly dealing with issues. But that’s not always a bad thing. An issue is just something that needs to be addressed. An issue could simply be a decision that needs to be made. Or it could be a wonderful opportunity that needs to be discussed as a team. Of course, it could also be some problem or challenge that needs to be overcome.

It’s a Miracle!

When I was in high school, the U.S. Olympic ice hockey team beat the Russian team. This unforeseen victory is referred to as “the miracle on ice.” It truly was remarkable. A bunch of young, amateur hockey players beat an experienced team of professionals on the biggest stage in the world. For a brief moment, the world stopped and everyone took notice of the magnitude of something so unbelievable that it could only be described as a miracle. But I think we can all agree that winning a hockey game does not equate to a true miracle.

What is Inner Circle and why should I attend?

Once a year, something very special happens. Each April, the Snowfighters Institute holds a two-day educational and networking event for owners and senior managers. As the winter season is wrapping up, this is an excellent opportunity to discuss what is working well and what isn’t, where to invest time and resources for next winter, and to build new relationships.

Doing Good is Good Business

As we celebrate Thanksgiving tomorrow and consider how blessed we truly are, many will start to consider how they can help others. Next week famously brings Giving Tuesday where millions of people and companies take strides to raise awareness and give back to non-profits. But what if we can do good in the course of our normal business activities? Here’s how one company is setting the bar - and how you can help too…

Advice for a Successful Career

One of the questions that I am frequently asked is what advice I have for a younger person in our industry. This is an interesting question and somewhat humbling. In many ways, I don’t believe that I have achieved the level of success that I was aiming for. Perhaps that higher level of success is still yet to come. On the other hand, my career has been very rewarding and every day I feel blessed.