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EOS® Blog

Explore topics on business growth, leadership, and process to unlock the tools that drive lasting success.
  • How to Fix the Traction® Gap: Integrating OKRs with EOS® for Better Execution

    A few years ago, we hired a fractional CMO who was truly data driven. One of his expressions was, "Data is our editor." When OKRs aren't connected to an operating system, I agree they can give us some guidance, but unlike a great editor, they lack the ...

  • 5 Annual Planning Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them

    Sometimes the best place to start is at the end, and that’s how the annual planning process begins. In Q4, we start by reviewing the year, then the prior quarter. This grounds us in what we achieved and what we learned. From there, we can look ahead with ...

  • Annual Planning Fatigue and Frustration: Ninety Answers

    I’ve been fortunate to learn from several great mentors, people who shared earned wisdom, not just advice. One principle that’s stuck with me is this: Entrepreneurs need to do more with less forever. And to live that out, you have to lean into ...