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Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk

Welcome to Game Changers with Jeff Newkirk, where we speak with people who have done something to make this world a better place. It's simple: inspire, educate, and let's go change this world!

On today's episode, Jeff welcomes Jody Skogen, an expert coach in the EOS world, to talk about a topic that every business owner should be aware of. To begin, Jody shares that she is an Iowa girl through and through. In her home state, she coaches businesses through a system called EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System). EOS is an excellent set of tools and practical concepts to help organizations and leaders clarify, simplify, and understand where they're headed and how they will get there. About three years ago, Jody became a Director of Organizational Health for a construction business considering implementing EOS. This was Jody's introduction to the process, and she was lucky enough to have a front-row seat to watch a strong organization grow even stronger with the help of EOS. Eventually, she and her husband purchased their own EOS franchise, and Jody became a professional EOS implementer.

Jody defines an Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) as a simple, proven business operating system that can help an entrepreneurial organization clarify, simplify, and achieve its vision. As an EOS implementer, Jody helps to put decisions, plans, and agreements into effect using those tools. Simply put, she is a teacher, facilitator, and coach for clients around simple tools that make up EOS. Listen as she explains her typical process for approaching a team that needs to be completely aligned with its goals. When an organization decides to work with an EOS implementer, the leadership team is urged to step back from the day-to-day operations and clarify the organization's long-term vision. They are asked questions to define their core values, core focus, 10-year target, marketing strategy, what that data will look like three years from now and more.

What Jody loves most about EOS is that the system applies to every industry. Listen as she shares her personal favorite EOS success story. Then, she explains that there are about 20 tools she teaches clients over their 2-year EOS journey. The EOS accountability chart is one of her favorite tools because it clarifies everybody's role, encourages accountability, and eliminates confusion. Although accountability is seen as a negative term in some workplaces, listeners are reminded that accountability is a positive thing when a team is working together and helping each other out. In closing, Jody shares how listeners can get in touch with her.
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