Welcome to the first episode of our Business Operating Systems series. Today, host Charlie Malouf, alongside guests Carl Hillesland and Stacey McCormick, delve into the world of business operating systems, primarily focusing on the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). Designed for small to mid-sized companies, EOS is lauded for its simplicity and effectiveness in gaining traction by streamlining six fundamental components: vision, people, data, issue resolution, processes, and traction.
Carl, an EOS implementer, shares his journey from multi-unit leadership to embracing EOS to drive high performance in teams, citing his experience at Ashley Furniture to illustrate the necessity of systems for scalable success. The trio considers various operating systems like Rhythm Systems, Pinnacle, and introduces Mr. Mo, a business chassis employed within Broad River Retail. They underscore the need for clear organizational vision, guardrails, and continuous evolution in business to avoid stagnation.
References:
EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System): https://www.eosworldwide.com
"Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business" by Gino Wickman: https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837
Scaling Up: https://scalingup.com
"Scaling Up: How a Few Companies Make It... and Why the Rest Don't (Rockefeller Habits 2.0 Revised Edition)" by Verne Harnish: https://www.amazon.com/Scaling-Up-Mastering-Rockefeller-Habits/dp/0986019593/
OKRs: https://www.whatmatters.com
"Measure What Matters: How Google, Bono, and the Gates Foundation Rock the World with OKRs" by John Doerr: https://www.amazon.com/Measure-What-Matters-Google-Foundation/dp/0525536221
EMyth: https://www.emyth.com
The Great Game of Business: https://www.greatgame.com
4DX (The 4 Disciplines of Execution): https://www.franklincovey.com/books/4dx-book/
Pinnacle Business Guides: https://pinnaclebusinessguides.com
Rhythm Systems: https://www.rhythmsystems.com
Metronomics: https://www.metronomics.com
Vision Driven Leader: https://visiondrivenleader.com
"The Vision Driven Leader: 10 Questions to Focus Your Efforts, Energize Your Team, and Scale Your Business" by Michael Hyatt: https://www.amazon.com/Vision-Driven-Leader-Questions-Energize-Business/dp/0801075270
"The High-Speed Company: Creating Urgency and Growth in a Nanosecond Culture" by Jason Jennings: https://www.amazon.com/High-Speed-Company-Creating-Urgency-Nanosecond/dp/1591847362
"Nick Saban and the Inner Workings of His Alabama Recruiting Machine" - article published February 3, 2015 by Lars Anderson: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2350958-nick-saban-and-the-inner-workings-of-his-alabama-recruiting-machine
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