Anybody in the Accountability Chart who has people directly reporting to him/her has the primary responsibility of LMA. If you manage anybody, even if you’re only managing contractors, the primary job is to Lead them, Manage them, and help hold them Accountable (LMA). These things are our main obligations as leaders. Here’s the added secret: […]
Growth Strategy
Self-Select Out
As companies go through the EOS process, it is not at all uncommon that I see some sort of transition happen in the leadership. This transition might be a change in seats, filling an empty seat, or about 40% of the time, I will see a team member completely transition out of the team. These […]
The Power of Off-Site Meeting Space
Here’s the takeaway: When working through issues with your leadership team, an off-site session space helps complement the process. When I work with leadership teams in all-day EOS sessions, one of the most important things is that we have an open and honest environment. One of the best ways to create that is to get […]
Roles vs. Titles
Here’s the takeaway: For the most part, titles are seldom relevant. What really matters is that employees understand exactly what they’re accountable for, and how their role helps the company achieve their objectives. To me, it’s only on rare occasions that titles can be important. If you’re meeting with another senior leader, knowing their title […]
How To Run an Effective Meeting
Here’s the takeaway: Start on time, end on time, and turn off your phones. Football coach Vince Lombardi said “If you’re early, you’re on time. If you’re on time, you’re late.” Why is it so important to begin your meetings on time, and why is it important to stop on time? It comes down to […]
Accountability Chart & Delegation
Here’s the takeaway: An Accountability Chart simplifies delegation. When business owners first launch their business, it’s just them. For many solopreneurs, they are the company. This means that delegating can be nearly impossible or they have to go to an outside contractor. How can they find other people who can carry things on just […]