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Indiana Sports Beat Radio with Jim CoyleVisit Hard Truth Indiana Football Postgame Show with coach Shannon Griffith and Jim Coyle (1)Indiana football beats michigan for just the 4th time in 60+ years and now finds themselves in the AP Top 5. Under Curt Cignetti IUFB set another progrm record with its 10th win of the season with no losses. Coach Shannon Griffith breaks down the action.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indiana-sports-beat-radio-with-jim-coyle--3120150/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Indiana Sports Beat Radio with Jim CoyleIndiana Sports Beat Radio Sept 27th_ 2024Todd Leary joins Jim Coyle to give his take on this week's #iubb & #cbb recruiting happeningsZach Osterman offers his thoughts on recruiting and recruiting in the NIL times.Jeffrey "the Greek" Buch returns to preview #iufb vs #Terpsfootball and the rest of the weekend's #B1G schedule, 4 B1G #CFBPlayoff teams? And much more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indiana-sports-beat-radio-with-jim-coyle--3120150/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Indiana Sports Beat Radio with Jim CoyleIndiana Sports Beat Radio with Host Jim Coyle Sept 26th_ 2024Coach Shannon Griffith, Bob Kravitz and Rivals.com national analyst for basketball Rob Cassidy join Jim Coyle today to talk Big Ten football, basketball recruiting, Colts and the Fever's season comes to a close. #iufb #iubb #Colts #Fever #B1GBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indiana-sports-beat-radio-with-jim-coyle--3120150/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Indiana Sports Beat Radio with Jim CoyleISB.Spreaker 12.6.202312-6-23 ISB Radio w/ Jim Coyle joined by Dylan Sinn from Ft. Wayne Journal & Gazette, Rick Bozich WDRB.com and Todd Leary discussing Indiana defests Michigan & Big Ten basketball and football.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/indiana-sports-beat-radio-with-jim-coyle--3120150/support. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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Your Business, Stronger Through Traction102: Culture KillersIf you want a healthy and productive culture in your business, you need to ask one question. This simple and obvious question can stop end arounds, and also put a halt to unproductive complaining. By asking your team, ‘are you going to tell them, or am I going to tell them?’, you can get to the core of these issues without any messing around. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2020-12-2805 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction101: Clarity Before CommitmentClarity around where you are going and where you have been is crucial to creating a successful team and company. People need to feel great about where your organization is going and the role they play in order to make sure everyone is on the same page. Clarity before a commitment can ensure that you end up at the right destination, and avoid wasting time and energy on confusion. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2020-12-1405 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction100: Letting GoSometimes letting go is a little tougher than just letting go and letting God take care of your worries. In business especially, you have to let go and let EOS take care of your processes. By making sure everyone is accountable and making sure everyone understands what their roles are, you can let go knowing that there is a system in place to catch you and your team. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2020-11-3000 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction099: Clarity BreaksIt is essential for those of us in leadership positions to take the time to get clear, relax, and ensure you are staying focused. Clarity breaks can be a great practice to help you capture your creativity and get clear on what needs to be prioritized in your business schedule. In fact, leaders who don’t take clarity breaks often lose focus and feel weighed down by the weight of their work and the complexities of their jobs. It is only by taking a clarity break, putting pen to paper, and getting into a new space that you can get mo...
2020-11-1600 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction098: 4 Keys To Being A Top EntrepreneurWhat sets a good business up for success? There are four main things that you can do to give yourself an edge above the competition, and the first one, is by getting yourself an operating system. Operating systems like EOS play a crucial role in your businesses ability to thrive, and they are an essential part of what makes a team work. In addition to implementing an operating system, you should be joining and actively participating in a peer network of likeminded people, getting yourself a coach, and finding a way to get focused today. These four principles...
2020-11-0200 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction097: Mom Was RightThe most successful companies in the world are those that identify and solve more problems than their competitors. While this is certainly true when solving problems for their customers, it’s equally true when it comes to solving problems internally. One of the biggest roadblocks to solving internal problems, however, is the discomfort that comes with communicating openly and honestly about the issues you’re facing. Establishing a culture of transparency can take a series of baby steps, but the results will be well worth it and the impact on your organization can be transformative.
2020-10-1900 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction096: The Poor HorseHave you ever felt like you’re beating a dead horse, trying to drive home your vision for your organization with no avail?The lack of a shared vision is one of the biggest roadblocks to improving efficiency, speed of implementation, and ultimately, profitability. While it’s unlikely that everyone in your company will agree on everything, especially when it comes to your leadership team, a unified front is crucial to ensuring that everyone is rowing in the same direction, working toward the same goals. Want to chat about how EOS can help your compa...
2020-10-0700 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction095: Close the Complaint DepartmentIf you want to solve business issues, you need to close the complaint department. This may sound crazy, but closing the complaint department is actually an effective solution because it helps problems actually get solved, instead of just prolonging the issues by complaining. The solutions at EOS can help you identify the issue, sit and discuss in a safe space, and ultimately solve the root of the issue so that everyone on your team can function at their optimal potential. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500
2020-09-1403 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction094: The Leadersheep TeamA lot of business owners start out acting as the ‘genius with one thousand helpers’. While these rugged individualist entrepreneurs are important in the progression of the world, this mentality can be a problem when you are trying to do more than one person can actually handle. It takes a team with excellent leadership to move past the ceiling and delegate to a leadership team, not a leadersheep team. Instead of running everything yourself and burning out, EOS can help you lift up your team so that everyone is as successful as they can be. Want to chat abou...
2020-08-3105 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction093: The Captain Is Not A KingThe dynamics of a cockpit can be closely related to dynamics in business. Just like flying high in the skies, it takes a team that has the ability to question their captain to really get things done. Flights have a 99.99% success rate, and by learning leadership lessons from the cockpit, you can make your business that successful as well. With EOS it is never too late to work smarter instead of harder and build a team that supports everything that is going on. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at
2020-08-1706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction092: A Good Person In A Bad SystemDo you believe in second chances? Often times when a good person is in a bad system, they can seem like a bad person. By streamlining your system with EOS, you can create the gameplan that is going to work best for your team, and highlight the strengths of each ‘high flyer’ in your organization. EOS is designed to give your business a second chance and help you gain a leg up on the competition by revitalizing your company. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexu...
2020-08-0306 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction091: The High Cost Of Losing FocusWhen you're in business, you're always striving to succeed, be the best you can be, and let's be honest, make some money. But if you are not doing things the right way, it could end up costing you more money down the road. There's a very high cost for losing your core focus, and EOS can help point out to you ways in which you could be doing things better than what you are currently doing.It's almost unbelievable what you can create when you just say focused and have the right people in the right...
2020-07-2005 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction090: Don't Just Talk About Problems, Solve ThemToo often, leadership and management teams are aware of the problems and challenges facing their business but are unable to come up with workable solutions. Rather than taking action and closing the gap between where they are and where they want to be, they waste time talking about the problems with little or no decisive action.In this episode, Jim shares how the Entrepreneurial Operating System helps firms identify their problems and then take meaningful action towards solving them. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373...
2020-07-0605 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction089: Cashflow Is The Lifeblood Of Your BusinessBusiness owners often put a lot of emphasis on overall revenue, while neglecting the much more important metrics associated with cashflow. Cashflow is the blood that runs through your business, which is why a big part of the Entrepreneurial Operating System is dedicated to ensuring the cashflow of your business is healthy. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2020-06-2203 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction088: Putting The Dream Team TogetherWhether its baseball or business, it all comes down to putting the right team together. So it is your job as a business owner to find yourself your perfect dream team. You are never going to get the gold medal until you have the right people in the right roles, and EOS can help.One way to achieve this is by testing yourself, and making sure your team cares about what you care about, gets behind your vision, and are rockstars at what they do. In order to put yourself in a position to be superior in your...
2020-06-0807 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction087: What Millennials NeedBusiness managers have to handle a lot of different personalities and different generations in their positions. One of these groups that is having many scratch their heads is trying to figure out what's up with those millennials?While some argue they are getting a bad reputation for no reason, it’s really very simple to motivate them. If you can connect a millennial employees ‘why’ with the ‘why’ or purpose of your business, you will be able to easily motivate them. What an employee is great at can ultimately be connected to what your business is great at, and lead t...
2020-05-2404 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction086: Getting Out Of Your Own WayIf you find your organization struggling with a culture of drama, it might be time to look in the mirror. So often drama stems from the leadership of the organization being unable to get out of their own way to let the company thrive on its own.Find out Jim's tips for how to release your impulse to control every aspect of the business as the founder.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2020-05-1106 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction085: Don't Confuse Getting It And Having The Capacity To Do ItWe all know its important to get the right people in the right seats, but we often get confused about how to actually get that done. Although there are some things you cant change, such as someone’s bioengineering or desire to want it bad enough, the capacity to create is something that you can work with your team on to achieve rockstar status.By understanding the difference between getting it, wanting it and the capacity to complete it, you can make sure that you have the right people in the right seats, and not get bogged down by...
2020-04-2706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction084: Time Management - Getting The Right Things DoneGetting things crossed off your to-do list is not just about getting stuff done, it’s about getting the most important things accomplished so that you can manage your time effectively. By identifying your priorities, managing your time and determining the outcome that you want to see, you can make the most out of your precious time and produce your desired results. It may take a little bit more time than you would like, but the importance of determining what you want and being intentional with your actions is worth the investment. Want to chat about ho...
2020-04-1304 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction083: The Big Picture DoerIt takes a visionary to create the vision for a great business, but it also takes someone who focuses on the details to make that grand vision happen. It takes both big picture creators and big picture doers to integrate a successful plan and execute your organization’s dreams. When it comes down to forming, executing and completing projects, you need both sides at work to create success. Do you know who plays the role of big picture dreamer and big picture doer in your company? Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Ji...
2020-04-0105 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction082: Become ObsessedYou may care about your business, but are you obsessed with your customers? The best businesses are the ones who truly do obsess so that they can figure out what it is that truly sets them apart from the competition. EOS has created three questions to help you narrow in on what aspect of your business needs to obsess over in order to have the most success. If you are ready to increase your innovation and find your path to success, contact Nexus Business Solutions today. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company?
2020-03-1704 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction081: MeasurablesDo you know what a measurable is? Many business owners don’t, but it can be a key indicator of the success of your projects or total business. It takes measurables on multiple levels to figure out your problems, successes and where you need to focus your energy, but ultimately it creates a sense of success for your team because they can get things done more efficiently. While it may not be an easy road, its definitely a road worth taking. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1...
2020-03-0906 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction080: CultureThe importance of culture seems to be everywhere from the business world to the sports world, but do you fully understand what culture really means? Today Jim Coyle is here to help us define culture and understand how to foster a good one inside of your organization.Culture eats strategy for breakfast, you need to do the hard work to establish your core values and amplify your greatest strengths, and EOS can help. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo...
2020-03-0206 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction079: Formula For EffectivenessEffectiveness comes from ability and commitment, and it is only through the correct nurturing environment that you can increase your effectiveness. Getting people to commit to your vision is much more important than having a perfect plan, and it is the EOS formula for effectiveness that can help get you there. Even if you don’t do well with math, the EOS formula for effectiveness can keep your business running smoothly and keep your people happier, and who doesn’t want that?Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373...
2020-02-2406 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction078: Simplifying Your BusinessHave you ever been drowning in a sea of to-dos and goals that you haven’t yet obtained? Instead of being overwhelmed by what you haven’t done, why not try the reverse approach? EOS focuses on simplicity and prioritizing the important things first in order to increase productivity and accountability. You will be shocked by how easy it can be with EOS and the simple tools provided for you that can simplify your business and help you get more done. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at
2020-02-1705 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction077: 4 Ways The Blame Game Can Kill Your BusinessIs the blame game killing your business before you even know it? It is always difficult to own up to the fact that sometimes when you are the boss, you are also the problem. It is important to take ownership and not be afraid to ask for help. That’s where EOS – or entrepreneurial operating system – comes in. Listen in for the 4 ways you can avoid the fallout from our culture of finger-pointing, and learn how an EOS specialist can help you get where you want your business to go in a positive and enlightening manner.1)Take responsibility for yo...
2020-02-1006 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction076: Navigating Personnel IssuesSo often, business owners and manager delay taking action to fix personnel issues because they just don't know what their options are. In this episode, we discuss the three options that each of us has when faced with personnel issues, and what the different choices entail. By effectively navigating personnel issues, you can improve outcomes for both your company, your team, the individual you're having issues with, and ultimately make life easier on yourself.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.com...
2020-02-0306 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction075: Confidentiality And CultureDespite what you may have heard, confidentiality can pose dangers in the business world. Instead of creating open and honest conversations with everyone in your business, confidentiality can lead to complaints and ultimately not fixing the problem at hand. Instead of keeping conversations under an iron curtain, embrace the ability to be open and honest in order to solve a problem in a direct way, your business and culture will thank you for it.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.com...
2020-01-2706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction074: Restructure Your StructureThis is the time of year when you want to make sure that the structure of your business is aligned with your one year plan. Once you get your plan down you need to ensure that the roles and responsibilities within your company are crystal clear so that your structure format can thrive.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-12-0902 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction073: Biting Off More Than You Can Chew In Your One-Year PlanGreat one year plans do not always equal success. This is often because humans cannot focus for more than 90 days, and our goals end up falling apart when we lose track of our big long term goals. It is only by coming back together and getting refocused that you can prioritize the next 90 days and see your goals come to fruition. Focusing on 90 days at a time will help you run the marathon and not just win the sprint.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500...
2019-12-0205 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction072: Adversity QuotientWhen dealing with adversity, there are three main types of people. Those who aren’t willing to try, those who get to a certain point and give up, or those who will stop at nothing to overcome an obstacle. Those who are willing to push themselves often have faced adversity in their lives, and it is one of the biggest differentiating factors between those who are successful and those who are not. Adversity can often be a good thing and can foster your ability to succeed and work harder. By putting things into perspective through a lens of pa...
2019-11-2506 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction071: It's Uncomfortable But Necessary - FeedbackWhile the evaluation process can be difficult to deal with, giving feedback and employee evaluations is an incredibly important part of being a boss. Even the greatest workers need a good mirror to show what they are putting into the world, and it is only by providing feedback to your team that you can speak the truth in as few words as possible and create a clear path to fixing an issue.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-11-1805 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction070: The Paradox Of SuccessIt may seem like the sky is changing color when we tell you that less is more, but when it comes to a successful business, giving somebody a little bit less can actually equal more value in return. The paradox of success means more options and opportunity, and it is only by writing things down and figuring out your actual core values that you can be intentional with your time and your treasure. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-11-1106 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction069: Focus Is The Word Of The DayEOS is all about learning how to focus on the right things. When you focus on the correct things you can be way more wildly successful than businesses who don’t, and EOS can help you narrow in on what exactly you need to focus on.By focusing on the 6 key components of an organization, you can make daily decisions to keep the focus and be more successful in the long run. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.co
2019-11-0403 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction068: Pilots Use Checklists And So Should WeThere are many leadership lessons that we can learn from the cockpit. Pilots are trained to stay organized and keep their processes down through very simple things like checklists, and it produces a well run, more fun and profitable operation.With so many things on the go, pilots use checklists to stay on top of what they need to accomplish before takeoff. Even great professionals need reminders, and when you are able to fit checklists for success into your business operating model, you can become a stronger and more effective team. Want to chat about how...
2019-10-2804 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction067: Businesses Need To Be Smart AND HealthyAny organization needs two things to be successful. First, they need to be smart from a functioning standpoint with their marketing, finance and other sectors. But a company also needs to be healthy in order to thrive.A healthy company has little confusion around its goals, high levels of morale and productivity, and a low turnover rate. Healthy companies can actually work as a multiplier to get great results from your people, however so many only focus on the smart side of things.If you want your team to get more done and be happier doing...
2019-10-2104 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction066: Great Ideas Are Nothing Without ExecutionA great idea has no value unless you can execute it properly. While a great idea, vision, or plan is wonderful to start with, it is not the solution to your problems. It is only by implementing your great idea the right way that you can gain value from it and see your thought come to life. Looking for help in implementing your next great idea? EOS can help. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-10-1403 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction065: When Pressure Can Be PositiveUsually, we think of pressure and stress as a bad thing, but without pressure, no diamonds can be created. The trick is to apply the right amount of pressure to help your team rise to the challenges they are given instead of crumbling. Engaged employees are made great by having managers who apply the right amount of pressure, and the EOS can help you figure out your pressure sweet spot. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-10-0705 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction064: Be A Great Parent To Your EmployeesBeing a good parent is much closer related to business than you might expect. They both require the same things, and it is only by getting your whole team, or family, on the same page that you can achieve greatness. With a handful of rules, repetition, and consistency, you can master both parenting and leadership. If you want to parent your company to success, you need to apply the Entrepreneurial Operating System and help your company become better off. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373...
2019-09-3007 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction063: What The Other Side Of Fear IsOften entrepreneurs are made successful by pushing past their fears and going after their dreams. While it takes some hard work, consistency and the ability to be a good parent to your company, fear is really the only thing holding you back from success.Don’t let fear stand in the way of greatness, make the change and bust through the wall of fear with the help of EOS so that you can find your ultimate success on the other side. All it takes is a few simple steps to become your best, so what are you so af...
2019-09-2307 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction062: Why We Can't Just Leave It At 'I'm Fine'Just being ‘fine’ usually means exactly the opposite, and these types of comments shouldn't be taken lightly. Addressing someone who feels ‘fine’ about a decision can take a very short amount of time and can save you time and effort in the long run. Being a leader is all about making sure your team is on the same page, even if not everyone agrees with the outcome. Make sure to nip these sneaky ‘i’m fine’ comments before they come back to bite you. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at
2019-09-1603 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction061: Start Rowing The Same Direction With ClarityWhen your team is all pointing in different directions, you need clarity in order to achieve alignment. Alignment is one of the keys to a successful business, and it is only by getting all of your arrows going in the same direction that you will be able to win the war. EOS can help you create clarity and alignment through repetition and communication in your team. Learn how to make the adjustment today and start working together. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500...
2019-09-0903 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction060: Meetings Aren't BadThe truth is, you probably don't like meetings because your meetings are bad, not because they are pointless. Most people don't realize that company communication issues, whether you know it or not, are what is taking your meetings off focus. By creating a bulletproof agenda you can solve all your issues while keeping people accountable and stop making boring meetings a thing of the past. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-09-0204 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction059: Duct Taping Your IssuesInstead of reaching for the duct tape and sticking band-aids over problems, have you ever thought about getting to the root cause of the issue? Rather than taking a MacGyver approach and treating the symptoms, you can develop a systematic approach to identifying and solving your core issues. Give yourself the gift of better operations instead of reaching for the duct tape with the Issue Solving Track and the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-08-2605 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction058: Build Your Culture and Keep Your Employees AroundIt has been proven that employees stick around because of a great culture. This ultimately comes down to having a strong set of core values in your organization. By surrounding yourself with people who love what they do, or fit seamlessly into your business culture, you can create an environment that will keep people working hard for the long haul. Want to find out how? Tune in to this segment.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-08-1906 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction057: How 'Process and Spot' Will Get You Where You Need To BeToday we are bringing a sportier approach to business as we look at lessons we can learn from Rory McIlroy. Arguably one of the best golfers in the world right now, Rory believes that what sets his game apart is his ability to ‘process and spot’.If you can adopt this ‘process and spot’ mindset into your business, you can set more successful goals and have your routine become common nature. Any sports star will tell you that the more you practice the better off you are, and the same applies to your business. Want to chat abo...
2019-08-1206 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction056: Are You A Good Leader?Contrary to popular belief, people liking you is not an indication of being a good leader or a good manager. In reality, you need to be able to organize and implement the EOS bullet points that transcend personality and get the job done no matter what.It is possible to be an amazing leader despite your likability. You need to know what to work on, be specific and acknowledge what you are struggling with individually and as a team to get better and learn the tools you need to succeed. Want to chat about how EOS...
2019-08-0505 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction055: Stop And Take A BreakWhether it is once a month, once a week or once a day, a clarity break can help you transform into a great leader. We all need to clear our heads and reset every once and a while, and when you are able to take time to stop and think, great ideas can come to you. Don't feel guilty about taking a break, get comfortable with relaxing in a business environment to increase your productivity and reset your energy. Chances are, once you get used to having a quality clarity break, you won't be able to remember life...
2019-07-2906 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction054: Mistakes Are A BlessingOne of our best teachers in life can be a good mistake. Even Jim Coyle has had his fair share of mistakes in business, which is what lead him to the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Instead of going through the headache of a few good mistakes yourself, why not learn from the life experiences of others and implicate EOS for your business today? Save yourself the headache and learn from Jim’s mistakes so that you can have the most successful company possible. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at...
2019-07-2206 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction053: Get In The Business ZoneJust like an athlete, you can get into the zone to execute your vision flawlessly. When you are in the zone you can be more productive and ultimately be a happier person. EOS works to help people do work that they are great at, but also love to do. When you are able to delegate and elevate, time goes by faster and you are able to engage your mind and create a more successful product. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo...
2019-07-1505 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction052: Culture KillersIf you want a healthy and productive culture, you need to ask yourself one simple question. This one question can solve two of the biggest issues, end-around, and unproductive complaining. This one question can help you address unresolved issues, increase communication, and produce a team that is filled with a healthy culture. Want to know what question you need to be asking yourself to create a thriving culture? Contact Jim Coyle at Nexus Business Solutions today. Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness...
2019-07-0805 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction051: Work Life Balance Is A MythWork life balance really has nothing to do with how much you work. In actuality, it is your level of satisfaction both at work and at home that helps balance your life. If you surround yourself with the right people in the right seats who love what they do, the quality of life for everyone increases exponentially. It might sound like a utopia, but with the help of EOS, you can get there.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo...
2019-07-0107 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction050: Does A Big Pivot Make Sense?You might not think that you're making big changes, but company pivots could be happening without you even realizing the magnitude. The EOS process walks companies through big decisions to help you maneuver in a safer and more prepared way. Nobody wants to take unnecessary risks, and when a major 180 is needed, make sure you have the right tools to be sure you are pivoting towards what you can be world class at.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact Jim Coyle at269-373-1500nexusbusiness.cominfo@nexusbusiness.com
2019-06-2404 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction049: Trust Your Gut, But Feed It Data FirstThe more information you have the more likely you are to make a good decision. Getting your company to a point where you have the information you need to make decisions daily is crucial, but something a lot of companies struggle with. Instead of getting lost in all the data, learn how to collect the right kind of information in every department so that your team makes the best decisions possible. Data is the biggest four-letter word your company has to deal with, and only with a solid data foundation can you become as proactive as possible.
2019-06-1705 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction048: Commitment Is The Missing IngredientMany companies want to increase their team's commitment, but don't realize that commitment cannot exist without accountability. There is no accountability without commitment and vice versa, and it is often the missing element when trying to improve your companies bottom line. If you have the right people in the right seats, you should be able to get them to commit to your company and vision through true accountability. Don't worry, even great companies have accountability issues, and by working with EOS you can strive to become better than who you are already, with a fully committed team behind...
2019-06-1007 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction047: Cash Flow Is The Blood Of Your BusinessIf you are running a business, you need to know where your cash flow is coming from and what is driving it. While most people talk about profits, they are nothing in comparison to the importance of your cash flow availability. Assigning one person to look after each other eight main cash flow drivers that EOS can help you identify will allow you to maximize your cash flow and ultimately raise your profits. If you want to be a more successful business, looking at your cash flow can be the gift that keeps on giving. Want...
2019-06-0304 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction046: Formula For EffectivenessYou don't have to have the perfect approach to fixing a solution, commitment and dedication to what you have set out to do can often outweigh the perfect plan. By viewing effectiveness as a formula that is equal parts ability and commitment, the right person is likely to shine through regardless of the situation, which is the kind of team member you want around. When your employees believe in what they are doing, moral can increase and ultimately your workforce will be more effective and successful.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact...
2019-05-2706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction045: Having Tough ConversationsMany of us don’t like conflict, but without having the tough or uncomfortable conversations we need to have with our employees, your business can be doomed. EOS can help set you up for success when it comes to these tough conversations by setting deadlines and outlining parameters so that the entire team is functioning better. We all love doing what we are good at, and tough conversations are what gets the right people into the right seats. Once you have the right people in the right seats, you are guaranteed to run a smoother ship that takes le...
2019-05-2006 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction044: Mastering SilenceLeaders often get to where they are because they are good talkers, but you can’t take your craft to the next level without mastering silence. When you are able to get better at shutting up, you can allow your team to talk it out and create new ideas and solutions. Today we are providing tips on how to ask the right questions to get your team talking, ways to watch your body language, and the importance of getting everyone comfortable with silence to better utilize everybody's voices. When you learn to master the art of silence, you ca...
2019-05-1305 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction043: Utilizing The ScorecardChances are you have seen a baseball scorecard and felt the excitement when following along with the score and taking part in the game. A scorecard in business is even more important, as it shows you the numbers of where you are and where you need to go as an organization. With EOS you can develop a scorecard that keeps your team accountable, and will give you a better idea of the type of pitches that are going to be thrown by your team. It’s up to you to take the initiative, tap into the expertise of EO...
2019-05-0606 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction042: Accountability Is Not Synonymous With BlameOften times people can confuse accountability and blame, when they really could not be more different. Instead of placing blame, try and shift the conversation to fixing the issue at hand. By focusing on filling in the gap between what you expected and what you received, you can identify the problem and fix it for success going forward. You might not know the root cause of an issue until you ask, and by approaching your team with an accountability mindset, you can avoid the blame game and create a great future.Want to chat about how EOS can...
2019-04-2906 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction041: Who Are You (As A Business)In order for businesses to succeed everyone has to be on the same page. This is not only important in retaining employees, but also in making sure your business runs as smoothly as possible.It is up to the leadership team to create a set of crystal clear core values to keep everyone on your team in sync. EOS has created a built to last mentality that focuses on clear expectations that are simplified to get your team working on the same page. Core values are one of the most important tools you have in your business belt...
2019-04-2206 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction040: Integrators - The Person Behind The PersonWe all know the famous visionaries of the world, Henry Ford, Steve Jobs, but what about the person behind the face, working to pull the strings together and execute the visionaries dream? At EOS we call this role an integrator, and they can be a vital part of creating a great entrepreneurial business.Every visionary needs an integrator and vice versa. By finding a harmonious balance between these two very different thinkers, you can work them into your business structure and capitalize on a dynamic that can make organizations great. Visionaries and integrators can help improve your company...
2019-04-1505 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction039: The 90-day Quarterly Planning SessionThe ever elusive 90-day quarterly planning session may not be the sexiest thing to do for your business, but it is an essential tool to help your team stay focused and work together. It is the hard truth that humans just can't focus for more than 90 days, and getting ahead of your team's productivity with quarterly planning meetings is the ideal solution.By focusing on concrete objectives, a clear agenda and encouraging everyone to stay on topic you can facilitate your quarterly meetings to go as smoothly as possible. Regardless if you are using EOS or not, quarterly...
2019-04-0806 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction038: Altering Your RealityWhen you think small, your business will never be able to grow. This is why it is important to have a visionary, the person on your team who is thinking on a much grander time horizon. These visionary thinkers are your key to helping the rest of your team start to think a little bit bigger about what you can accomplish.By thinking large, and pushing yourself to focus on goals that seem too big to be true, you can push your company to become the company you want to be. Instead of staying stagnant, use the power...
2019-04-0105 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction037: Analysis Paralysis - Not Good For Business, Or For SquirrelsFeeling conflicted about a decision on which way to take your business? Often when we are faced with a decision and we don’t know which way to go, it is best to just make a decision rather than doing nothing. In fact, doing nothing, or analysis paralysis, is what ends up treating businesses like roadkill.In times of confusion, make the best decision possible and move forward. If necessary, you can always make a U-Turn, but at least you are on the road to figuring out the solution. If you don’t keep moving you will notice that...
2019-03-2504 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction035: Navigating Personal IssuesThere is a good chance that you have had to navigate through some personal issues in both your personal life and business at one point or another. While navigating these issues can be a sticky situation, it is important to realize just how much you need to pay attention in order to be a good leader and help your team. With the help of EOS you can understand the three main choices you have when it comes to personal issues in the workplace, why you should always take the first step to step up and help and how...
2019-03-1107 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction034: The Essential Habit Most Entrepreneurial Leaders Are MissingAs entrepreneurs, we are very good at making sure the ‘doing’ gets done. And while this is important, it is also necessary to make some time for the ‘thinking’. At EOS we believe in the importance of Clarity Breaks, a way to increase your daily productivity by carving out some time to think about your goals.It has been shown that most successful entrepreneurs recognize the importance of both thinking and doing to make sure the issues are thought through and your best work is going forward. Take the time to think, it's an essential habit! Want to...
2019-03-0405 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction033: The Best Policy - It Really Is HonestyWhile we might try to avoid the tough or brutally honest conversations, it really is the key to open communication. By being honest in a respectful way, you can gain respect and help fix the problem. Healthy conflict is proven to be beneficial to relationships as long as you go about it, and Nexus business solutions are here to help. We all have screwed up in an honest conversation and attacked the person instead of the behavior. With Nexus business solutions you can find the healthiest way to get there with your team and strength your relationships through...
2019-02-2504 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction032: Simplifying Your CompanyDo you ever feel like you are drowning in a sea of to-do’s, goals, and objectives that you haven't obtained, and don't know where to find the time to start? If you feel like everything in your business is a bit too complicated, simplicity is the answer. Most companies fail because of overwhelm, but it doesn't have to be this way. EOS has created great tools to help you prioritize your tasks, simplify your processes and hold everyone accountable. By simplifying the way you do things on a day to day basis you can dedicate more time to...
2019-02-1805 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction031: The Power of SilenceWhen being a good leader you not only need to construct a good team, but you need to allow them to be successful on their own. Sometimes in order to do this, we just need to shut up. While it might be hard to hold back your voice, you may be missing out on the value around your table when your voice is the only one being heard.Instead of dominating the conversation, try and see what the power of silence can do. Silence is a key component of a conversation and allows your team to strategically think...
2019-02-1107 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction030: Give Your Team The Gift Of Your PresenceA lot of high-level leaders and entrepreneurs pride themselves on being multitaskers, but that can really be a flaw when dealing with the rest of your team. When dealing with peers or colleagues, they need to know that you are in the room and present. While multitasking can be used for a lot of good, it can also make you come off as distracted. Being present is important to show your team that you are invested in them. As Henry Ford said, thinking is hard work, that's why so few people do it. With the Entrepreneurial Operating System...
2019-01-2105 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction029: Are You The Leader Your Company DeservesDo you know how many people are directly affected by the work you do? It may surprise you, but it's not just your immediate staff. You may not realize the impact you have as the leader in your organization.It's important to ask yourself if you are the leadership team this company deserves. You need to step it up and have the hard conversations in order to prove your worth as a leader. While it may not be fun, you can’t be a leader without having the tough talks. EOS can help you get there, contact us to...
2019-01-1405 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction028: Become ObsessedYou might care about your business, but are you obsessed? The best businesses are the ones that truly obsess about what sets them apart from the competition. If you are obsessed there are three questions you might want to ask yourself. You must decide whether you are better, faster, or less expensive than everyone else. Generally speaking, the best shot us small and mid-sized companies have is to be better than the big guys. Want to learn the ways of becoming better? Contact Nexus Business Solutions today. Want to chat about how EOS can help your...
2019-01-0705 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction026: Your Bad Meetings Could Be User ErrorFor years we have been dreading that weekly meeting and blaming it on those meetings not being useful. In reality, it is not the meetings fault, you are ultimately the user error.If you have great meetings you can do amazing things like increasing communication, accountability and team health throughout your organization to get more results. EOS focuses on 2 simple rules for your weekly meetings to help eliminate error and increase business productivity. Are you ready to start holding amazing meetings? EOS can help.Want to chat about how EOS can help your company? Contact...
2018-12-2406 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction025: How Gratitude Can Transform Your BusinessDid you know that the act of gratitude increases your ability to make wealth, increases your immunity system, decreases your likelihood to get sick and ups your happiness? If you aren’t bringing gratitude into your business, you are really missing out on the transformational properties. The practice of gratitude is necessary not only in life but also in business. By bringing in a culture of gratitude into your business, you can start living the EOS life.Living the EOS life means that you are doing what you love with the people you love, and making a difference in...
2018-12-1707 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction023: Having Tough ConversationsHaving the tough conversations ensures that you have the right people in the right seats. We all love to do what we are good at, and getting people in those right seats to help your team be great is your job. Sometimes, you just have to have those tough conversations in order to give your employees the opportunity to move up and shine.You can make things go smoother and easier in your company by having those tough conversations. While conflict may not be your favorite thing, it's important to follow through, set deadlines and be tough to...
2018-12-0306 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction022: Putting The Dream Team TogetherWhether its baseball or business, it all comes down to putting the right team together. So it is your job as a business owner to find yourself your perfect dream team. You are never going to get the gold medal until you have the right people in the right roles, and EOS can help.One way to achieve this is by testing yourself, and making sure your team cares about what you care about, gets behind your vision, and are rockstars at what they do. In order to put yourself in a position to be superior in your...
2018-11-2607 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction020: When Pressure Can Be PositiveWhen we think about stress and pressure we usually associate it with something negative, our doctors or peers telling us to reduce our stress and the pressure we allow to be put on ourselves. However, when you are applying the Entrepreneurial Operating System to your business, sometimes stress can be a good thing! If you want to perform you need to have some pressure, the secret is finding the exact right amount of pressure to not lead to boredom or anxiety. By finding the happy medium or pressure through EOS you can become a better manager and in...
2018-11-1205 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction019: Reams Of Data Or Fly By The Seat Of Your Pants?Some companies prefer to have loads of data behind their decisions, while others sort of make it up as they go along. So what tactic makes for a stronger business? Jim Coyle from Nexus Business Solutions is here to let us know that it is actually a combination of the two theories that can give you the most success. Your gut instincts can be incredibly important in business, so it's important to know when you should listen to your gut and when you should go with the data. When you have both gut intuition and hard facts, you...
2018-11-0505 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction018: Boo! People Issues Are Scary, But They Don't Have To BeThere are many types of potential issues that can arise in business. However, when it comes to issues involving people, it gets a little sticky. Everybody tends to take these issues to a personal level, when that just doesn’t need to be done. In truth, if there is a person in your business who doesn't fit, you are helping everybody, including them, by having that tough conversation. Making sure you have the right people in the right seats is always best in the long run. Luckily, this is built into the EOS formula, and can help prepare yo...
2018-10-2906 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction017: Kind Of Right Is Totally WrongCan you guess the two words that can kill your company? It might surprise you, but the words you need to eliminate from your vocabulary are ‘kind of’. The words ‘kind of’ promote uncertainty and a lack of clarity, which can destroy your company's communication. You need to find ways to be straightforward in order to get your vision across.Luckily, operating systems like EOS can do this for you. When you have the right tools in place you will find you dont have these issues because everything operates in clarity. Let us show you how EOS can get rid...
2018-10-2206 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction016: What Millenials NeedBusiness managers have to handle a lot of different personalities and different generations in their positions. One of these groups that is having many scratch their heads is trying to figure out what's up with those millennials?While some argue they are getting a bad reputation for no reason, it’s really very simple to motivate them. If you can connect a millennial employees ‘why’ with the ‘why’ or purpose of your business, you will be able to easily motivate them. What an employee is great at can ultimately be connected to what your business is great at, and lead t...
2018-10-1505 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction015: Close The Complaints DepartmentUncertainty around how to diffuse issues in the workplace is a common issue for most companies. Usually, the complaint department ends up becoming a space where employees can vent about their problems, but nothing actually ever gets solved.By eliminating your complaint department and actually getting to the root of an issue, you can truly solve the problems in your company and move forward, instead of just prolonging the conversation. By solving your issues with a specifically designed EOS issue solving track, you can help your company and employees run a smoother ship.Want to chat...
2018-10-0803 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction014: Is Duct Tape A Part Of Your Problem Solving Arsenal?You might not think that duct tape would be applicable to business solutions, but it really is. Many companies try to take on the role of MacGyver and use duct tape and band-aids to patch up their issues, without ever fixing the core problem underneath. Today, Jim shares the 5 easy steps to fixing your problems with no need for duct tape. If you are ready to use a systematic approach to identifying and solving your issues, you need to hear what Jim has to say. Instead of using duct tape and temporarily fixing your problem, take a step...
2018-10-0104 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction013: Go Slow To Go FastToday we're adding another piece of the puzzle of growing a thriving business that you might not be familiar with, that being that you have got to go slow if you want to go fast. This idea can be implemented everywhere from cycling to running your business, but ultimately means that by doing the same correct steps over and over again you can increase your momentum and your businesses success.By focusing on regaining muscle memory and bringing quality not quantity to your portfolio, you will set your business apart from the competition. In business it is all...
2018-09-2405 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction012: Entrepreneurs Would Make Horrible FishEntrepreneurs often get caught up with the shiny stuff which can distract them from the main focus of what makes their company great. The key is, you have to figure out what your core focus is and stay there. More companies die of indigestion and not staying focused than they do of starvation or not having enough opportunities. You have to fight your ‘Entrepreneurial ADD’ and stay concentrated on what makes your company special and different.The beauty of EOS is keeping it simple, and it's never too late to streamline your business. Don’t get caught...
2018-09-1706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction011: Elevate Your Whole CompanyAs a CEO or President of a company, you probably have a goal in mind about what you want to accomplish within your company. But, to accomplish this, you have to have your whole team behind you to help lift you up. If you are a high growth organization you personally need to be growing and ultimately maturing to handle the growth of your company.By using the EOS Strategy we like to call Delegate & Elevate, you can begin to delegate your responsibilities to the right people in the right seats which can pull up the whole organization...
2018-09-1005 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction010: The Monkey HouseIf you are in business, work for a business, are a manager or deal with a manager, you are going to want to hear this conversation. Many managers will end up taking on the problems and issues of their team, thinking they are helping out. But in reality, taking on your employees ‘monkey’s’ can actually debilitate the company.It is important to let your employees solve their own problems, and being too compassionate and putting their monkey on your back, you could be hiding the real problem. The EOS System can help you avoid monkeying up the works...
2018-09-0304 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction009: Beware The SeagullWhat is a seagull in business? A seagull manager is usually someone from above, who comes into another person's department and focuses only on the issues. In plain words, they poop all over everything and then fly out without sticking around to actually help fix the problem.Having seagulls in your office, whether it is intentional or not, can really be detrimental to the mission of your company. Today we are diving into how to identify those problem seagulls and help change their perspective with the help of the Entrepreneurial Operating System. Find out how EOS can change...
2018-08-2706 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction008: The High Cost Of Losing Focus - Core FocusIf you are in business, you strive to succeed, be the best you can be, and let's be honest, make some money. The bottom line is that if you are not doing things the way you should be, it could end up costing you more money down the road. There is a very high cost for losing your core focus, and EOS will help point out to you ways in which you could be doing things better than what you are currently doing.It's almost unbelievable what you can create when you just say focused and have the...
2018-08-2005 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction007: Taking You Down To The Trash DumpA great way to save money when you own your own business is by learning how to take your own trash to the dump. However, this can often jeopardize the value of what you are creating. If you don’t have the expertise to do a job effectively, you must look at your time being worth more than your money. You’ll never get your time back, so it’s often worth it to value what you need and pay an expert price. Don’t be the company who does it on your own and fails, get the right ad...
2018-08-1306 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction006: The Power Of No - EssentialismDo you understand the power of no? Today on Your Business Stronger Through Traction we are discussing when it is necessary to just say no. Saying no allows you to prioritize what you and your team are focused on, which is a major factor in how successful your business can be. Saying no can make or break how well you do in business. It is when we say no that we are also able to say yes to opportunities that may not have been possible unless you said no to something else. Jim Coyle discusses how saying no...
2018-08-0607 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction004: Don't Forget To Serve Your Secret SauceWelcome back to Your Business Stronger Through Traction Podcast. Today we are talking about ‘secret sauce’ of your business. When it comes down to it, no one uses your company because of what you do. We live in a competitive marketplace and there are plenty other people out there doing what you do. The important thing to focus on is how you do what you do. This is your secret sauce, your process, the thing that keeps people coming back. Jim Coyle shares a story with us of one of his first ever clients, Pete. Through this story we c...
2018-07-2306 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction003: Why Culture Matters & How To Shape ItToday on Your Business Stronger Through Traction Podcast we are joined by Jim Coyle of Nexus Business Solutions. Jim is a Certified EOS Implementer and is here to talk to us about the importance of culture.Company culture is something that you hear a lot about, but is hard to define exactly. Jim helps us break down the broad concept of culture and really understand the need for a positive culture. As Peter Drucker famously said, culture eats strategy for breakfast. It is an increasingly important aspect of any business, and it impacts the way people feel about...
2018-07-1606 minYour Business, Stronger Through Traction002: What Makes A Thriving Business Start To WiltWelcome to Your Business Stronger Through Traction Podcast. We are here to give you actionable, bite-sized tips about how to accelerate your entrepreneurial business. We are joined by Certified EOS Implementer Jim Coyle of Nexus Business Solutions. Today are going to discover another piece of the puzzle, the importance of RPRS, putting the Right People in the Right Seats. RPRS is much like growing a garden, as explained in Hank O’Donnell’s blog post for EOS Worldwide. When you have the right people sitting in the right positions at your company, they are more likely to thrive and...
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