Strong in Six

Strong in Six

Running a business is hard. You get stuck. The good news is, you’re resilient, resourceful, and in the right place, Join Expert EOS Implementer® and business coach Sue Hawkes as she talks to entrepreneurs just like you about the challenges they're facing. Plus, she chats with experts about their takes on those challenges and how each of them connects back to the six key components of a successful business: vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction. Learn from the real-world experiences, practical wisdom, and timeless truths told by subject matter experts as they reveal the proven systems and tools that have taken their businesses from stuck to stronger than ever.

Episodes

October 19, 2023 12 mins
In the realm of EOS, we embrace the power of a 90 day world, driven by the steady rhythm of the meeting pulse. With this clear time frame and meeting pulse, we can set ambitious–yet attainable–goals and keep laser focused on our efforts.
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Only 20% of the population sets goals and--of that 20%--70% fail to achieve them! No wonder it's challenging to scale a company. The good news is, Rocks are your solution. Setting Rocks is the key to increasing traction and accountability within your business.
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October 12, 2023 9 mins
Have you ever wondered how some organizations achieve consistent success while others struggle to execute their plans effectively? The answer is in "Followed by All", an EOS tool that involves following a specific set of steps to ensure consistent execution and accountability throughout your company. It creates scalability, efficiency, ease of management, more fun, more peace, and more profitability for you and your company!
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October 12, 2023 9 mins
Process can sometimes be written off as "boring" or "bureaucratic". Process is actually a "secret weapon" for you and your business. Documenting your core processes provides clarity and consistency, freeing up time and energy to focus on innovation and growth. It streamlines your operations, enhances your productivity, and enables seamless scalability as your organization grows.
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October 5, 2023 10 mins
Having issues means your company is growing and evolving. Naming your issues is just the first step, however. In today's episode, we're digging into the EOS Issues List, a game changing tool that illuminates the "elephants in the room" and fosters open, productive communication within your company.
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Do you ever feel like your meetings don't accomplish anything? And most of your time is spent discussing things with no real solution? In today's episode, we're digging into the solution: the EOS IDS tool, the "compass" that guides teams toward clarity and alignment.
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September 28, 2023 10 mins
Have you ever made it to the end of the week only to look back and feel like nothing important was accomplished? In the fast-paced world of business, it can be easy to get distracted by putting out fires and solving unanticipated issues rapidly. In today’s episode: EOS® Measurables and how they can help you and your team stay focused on – and accountable to – the most important aspects of your business.
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September 28, 2023 10 mins
Do you ever find yourself waking up in the middle of the night, wondering where things are at in your business? The EOS Scorecard™ is the solution to better data and a better night’s sleep…
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September 21, 2023 10 mins
"Teamwork is the secret that makes common people achieve uncommon results." How do you find the right people for that teamwork in the first place? This is a question I often get from EOS clients, and we're digging into it today.
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September 21, 2023 13 mins
Have you ever worked with or hired someone who was a really great person, but they just weren't good at their job? They're a great team player, an amazing core values fit, but they either could not or did not accomplish what they needed to. They were just not in the right seat! So how DO you avoid this and place your employees where they--and your organization--will thrive?
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September 14, 2023 11 mins
When you answer The 8 Questions™: what are your core values?, what’s your Core Focus™?, what is your 10-Year Target™?, what’s your marketing strategy?, what is your 3-Year Picture™?, your 1-Year Plan?, your quarterly Rocks?, and finally, what is your Issues List? you have the framework for making magic happen. They're critical questions vital for organizational success.
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September 14, 2023 11 mins
Have you ever wondered what makes some companies more successful than others? One of the strongest success factors is achieving “Shared by All". Shared by All is this nuanced, subtle part of the vision component. It’s the second major discipline, and the one that often gets overlooked or neglected.
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August 31, 2023 51 secs
More than 190,000 companies are using EOS – and the EOS Tools™ are the key.  These field-tested tools help entrepreneurs achieve more revenue, further growth, and balance life.  Join host Sue Hawkes, expert EOS Implementer™, this season as she explores the 6 EOS Tools that are most impactful for you and your business. Learn entrepreneurial “tricks of the trade” and how you can use these tools to get stronger in the Six Key Componen...
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For a company to speak with one voice, communication is key. Host Sue Hawkes chats with two leaders about how to combat the chaos and create discipline for team meetings. 
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Systemize; don’t bureaucratize. Host Sue Hawkes speaks with three leaders about how creating processes can help businesses break through their glass ceilings.
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October 25, 2022 25 mins
Solve the right issues at the right time. Host Sue Hawkes speaks with three experts about fostering a protected space in which to problem-solve issues.
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October 18, 2022 24 mins
Clarify what your company needs and where it’s going. Host Sue Hawkes speaks with three experts about how to set a company scorecard and track data.
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Grow your capacity by growing your team. Host Sue Hawkes speaks with three entrepreneurs about how to get the right people in the right seats.
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When in need, phone a friend. Host Sue Hawkes chats with two business-leader friends who dig deep into vision and its role in defining your ideal client.
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September 20, 2022 2 mins
Running a business is not easy. It can be lonely, frustrating, and confusing. Sometimes, you feel lost, stuck, and unsure where to turn for help. Fortunately, some of the most resilient entrepreneurs and experts are only a phone call away. Hosted by EOS® Implementer and business coach Sue Hawkes, Strong in 6 is a podcast where entrepreneurs share their real struggles and questions and receive actionable solutions from other busines...
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