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We are continually having to look at our costs, what is necessary vs obsolete as we emerge back from lockdown and embrace a hybrid world.
Whether you are having to renegotiate your office l… Read More
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Having the right peer group and joining a forum can be truly transformative for CEOs and business leaders. It can help you grow and thrive as a leader, improving the performance of both you and your business. I have been a member of a business peer group and forum since 2003 and continue to get…
2021-05-09 10:21
Do you know what a SMaC recipe is and if so, do you have one?
SMaC stands for Specific, Methodical and Consistent and it is a concept developed by the business expert, Jim Collins.
He outli… Read More
2021-04-26 10:12
Our client Control Plane is a cybersecurity specialist which works with highly regulated businesses such as banks or insurance companies to compress the time it takes for any new software t… Read More
2021-04-12 10:10
Making the right choice of people to join your team is business critical, and it is not easy. People are complicated and an interview gives you very little time to assess which will be… Read More
2021-03-19 09:40
I am always constantly striving to learn and educate myself as an entrepreneur, so I applied and was accepted into the EO Entrepreneurial Masters Programme.
One of the speakers shared his s… Read More
2021-03-04 08:12
The power of EOS is that it is real world, simple and practical. There’s no theory or flavour of the month, no magic pills—just timeless, field-tested tools that work.
With over… Read More
2021-02-11 13:18
In this post, our Kolbe consultant Susan Hunt explains how it can be used for personal, as well as professional relationships.
Working with our Kolbe clients, we generally focus on promoting… Read More
2021-02-11 13:18
In this post, our Kolbe consultant Susan Hunt explains how it can be used for personal, as well as professional relationships.
Working with our Kolbe clients, we generally focus on promotin… Read More
2021-02-08 07:00
Who is Burst Digital?
Burst is an agency with a team of digital natives providing end-to-end expertise to help clients grow in an ever-changing digital world.
They work together with local… Read More
2021-01-27 18:38
As we settle into the new year, I have been considering the difference between business now and business at the start of 2020, and how business strategy has changed.
In my experience, busine… Read More
2021-01-10 14:17
In this Kolbe case study, we explain how Bold Clarity helped the software company Artesian company improve communication, make the most of their team’s talents and work together better… Read More
2020-12-08 12:01
Are you building a business which you want to scale to a lucrative exit via trade-sale, PE backed roll-up, AIM listing, or even sponsoring an MBO?
Do you have a strong succession plan in… Read More
2020-12-02 10:20
In our latest Clarity Moments video, Julia gives some tips and advice on leading your direct reports.
These include having weekly one-to-one conversations with each member of your team, quar… Read More
2020-11-16 12:10
One of my clients contacted me recently, and said that while everything was going really well, he wanted some advice on how to speed up decision-making, so his team made better and faster d… Read More
2020-11-10 11:55
Left to our own choice, each of us has an instinctive way of making decisions or problem solving – using your gut instinct or feelings. These instincts can be broken down into four ac… Read More
2020-11-02 15:49
In our latest Clarity Moments video, Julia describes why you need to systemise your business, documenting the the core processes as it grows.
The Entrepreneurial Operating System advocates s… Read More
2020-10-26 16:04
What are Core Values? These are the handful of things which how the people in your business act, which set you apart.
Businesses are like snowflakes, every single one is different, so no tw… Read More
2020-10-18 14:36
Hiring the right staff for your business is crucial if you want it to be a success, and you want your vision to become a reality.
A key principle of the Entrepreneurial Operating System is t… Read More
2020-10-12 14:16
No matter how large your business, no matter what your industry, every company has Six Key Components which need to be managed and strengthened if you want it to become a great business.
W… Read More
2020-10-05 10:42
In our latest Clarity Moment video, Julia discusses the importance of learning and growing as a leader, and explains the three things she does as a lifelong learner.
Read more: Building you… Read More
2020-09-28 14:05
I was asked this week the advice I would have given myself when I started my first business – my advice for start-ups.
There are two pieces, which are just as relevant for established… Read More
2020-09-21 11:38
You have a great business with a unique product, great market share and good cash flow.
You have a clear vision for where you want to take your business.
However, without the right people… Read More
2020-09-07 08:38
In this video, Julia talks about how valuable a business scorecard can be for seeing whether your company is on track to achieve its goals.
She describes how recording the five-15 most impor… Read More
2020-08-24 10:12
What’s the benefit of making sure your hiring process is fit for purpose?
Well, without the right roles to to complete all the tasks you need to gain traction, with the right people fi… Read More
2020-08-17 10:02
Businesses which are successful at implementing EOS are those which are willing to commit changing how they run their business – so are somehow frustrated with how it’s working… Read More
2020-08-03 07:14
In this video, Julia describes the value she has had from finding and joining a business peer group.
She explains how she found the right one, and how she’s has been able to learn and… Read More
2020-08-03 07:14
In this video, Julia describes the value she has had from finding and joining a business peer group.
She explains how she found the right one, and how she’s has been able to learn and… Read More
2020-07-24 08:56
Our Rant and Rave case study describes the company’s experiences as Julia Langkraehr worked with them to implement EOS.
Who are Rant and Rave?
Rant and Rave is a customer engagement pl… Read More
2020-07-13 07:41
One of your most important assets is your people, the leadership team you surround yourself with as a founder or CEO. Here are five common hiring mistakes leaders make in the process of bui… Read More
2020-07-06 10:50
Prediction is an important element of the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
In this video, I explain why you need to learn “how to predict” in your business – and why &ldqu&hell…Read More
2020-07-06 10:50
Prediction is an important element of the Entrepreneurial Operating System.
In this video, I explain why you need to learn “how to predict” in your business – and why &ldqu&hell…Read More
2020-06-23 13:28
How does Kolbe promote better teamwork?
It provides the missing link, the third part of the brain, which identifies your natural talents and way of working.
Read more: Three reasons why it… Read More
2020-06-19 15:37
Do you remember the story of the Emperor’s New Clothes, by Hans Christian Andersen? When all his courtiers are too afraid to tell him that he’s naked for fear of being labelle… Read More
2020-06-12 14:33
In this video, Julia describes the three reasons why top talent might leave your business.
She explains the importance of having an open and honest conversation with someone who wants… Read More
2020-06-12 14:33
In this video, Julia describes the three reasons why top talent might leave your business.
She explains the importance of having an open and honest conversation with someone who wants… Read More
2020-06-03 10:07
This EOS case study describes the experiences of Bold Clarity client Fordway as they implemented EOS.
Who are Fordway?
Fordway provides strategic IT consultancy, IT transformation and manag… Read More
2020-05-20 15:18
For a quick review of how many businesses we have helped to clarify, simplify and achieve their vision, here is Bold Clarity in numbers.
To find out more about the Entrepreneurial Operatin… Read More
2020-05-11 15:37
We have all had to pivot and adjust our businesses to our new working environments, so we want to share with you the virtual services we offer.
As well as implementing EOS with clients and… Read More
2020-05-07 08:54
In this video, Julia explains why any new recruits in your business need to match your core values.
Read more: The EOS People Analyser
If you want advice and support with building the right… Read More
2020-05-01 09:52
With so many businesses reassessing how they operate, and concerned about the future, this Back to Basics Checklist is a useful way to ensure you are doing the right thing.
1. Are all yo… Read More
2020-04-20 10:39
In this video, Julia explains how the EOS tool, GWC, can help when you are assessing your team.
G – Do they get the role?
W – Do they want the role”
C – Do they have… Read More
2020-04-09 13:23
If you ask your employees or team members their number one complaint, it is normally that “they didn’t know”. While owners think they keep them informed of what is going on… Read More
2020-03-20 11:55
At Bold Clarity, we have always worked remotely, so we have documented and refined the processes and use the technology and systems to make this work.
At this time, when more and more busine… Read More
2020-03-16 06:51
In this video, Julia explains the importance of delegation – of founders and CEOs being able to let go and allows others to take responsibility – and the dangers if they are not… Read More
2020-03-07 12:02
Are you clear about your core values?
And how well can you share them in a speech?
Enter the EOS® Core Values Speech contest for the chance to be one of three winners to receive FREE tic… Read More
2020-02-19 16:51
Since I became the first EOS Implementer in the UK back in 2014, more and more entrepreneurs and leaders are using the system to run their businesses, and the number of certified and profess… Read More
2020-02-11 15:22
In this video, Julia discusses why some businesses have too many meetings – and how to achieve the right number of meetings to make them productive.
The Entrepreneurial Operating Syst… Read More
2020-02-07 15:22
In this video, Julia discusses why some businesses have too many meetings – and how to achieve the right number of meetings to make them productive.
The Entrepreneurial Operating Syst… Read More
2020-01-27 07:54
For this month’s guest post, Michael Cundy, Managing Director of Suttons Tankers, a division of the Suttons Transport Group, has agreed to discuss how the “Meeting Pulse” i… Read More
2020-01-24 10:27
I was delighted to be asked to speak about the Entrepreneurial Operating System at a conference for estate agents, run by Iceberg Digital.
Here are some images from the Estate Agency X6 even… Read More
2020-01-17 13:03
In this video, Julia Langkraehr explains how to use the Issues List tool of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
She encourages leadership teams to add anything to the list that needs… Read More
2020-01-07 06:28
Every scale-up needs its own business operating system. However, we’re not talking Windows or iOS – rather the kind of joined-up thinking used by Lego, Toyota and Audi.
As a busi… Read More
2019-12-17 15:57
In this video Julia Langkraehr explains the EOS concept of Vision, Traction, Healthy.
After founding three multi-million pound businesses, Julia is now an Entrepreneurial Operating System I… Read More
2019-12-11 14:03
When working with teams to implement EOS, after understanding the Visionary role, sometimes we have multiple people in the organisation who want to be the Visionary.
The Visionary role sound… Read More
2019-11-29 10:30
First Things First was written by businessman turned author Stephen R. Covey and revolves around rethinking approaches to time management; it can help you understand why so often our first t… Read More
2019-11-18 15:22
Implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) starts with the leadership team of a business.
Over a period of 24 months they master the foundational tools, understanding, customisi… Read More
2019-11-11 14:30
Inside Track: Implementing EOS by Chris Pearson – MD of the Light
The London-based IT technology company The Light began implementing the Entrepreneurial Operating System in January 20… Read More
2019-10-25 10:12
As EOS implementers, we often say that companies need “traction” if they’re to grow – indeed Gino Wickman’s book about the Entrepreneurial Operating System is c… Read More
2019-10-07 10:04
One of the most important factors in the success of any business is who is in charge – the leaders – and the quality of their leadership skills.
A bad leadership team, which crea… Read More
2019-09-27 18:22
Dan Sullivan wrote his book “Unique Ability” after interviewing disabled people for the Canadian Parliament and discovering that every single individual has their own abilities… Read More
2019-09-16 13:12
There are various profiling tools that businesses and individuals use to better understand themselves. These are mostly based on testing personality types, intelligence and skill for the ben… Read More
2019-09-09 10:02
The Kolbe A Index is a brilliant way to identify people’s natural talents and help individuals and organisations utilise those talents productively. As a Kolbe Certified Consultant, ou… Read More
2019-09-02 13:15
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. Julia explains the benefits of using Kolbe to assess the strengths and characteristics of your team. She uses Kol… Read More
2019-09-02 10:03
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. Julia explains the benefits of using Kolbe to assess the strengths and characteristics of your team. She uses Kol… Read More
2019-08-28 09:04
Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements” is a perfect place to start for anyone who wants a deeper understanding of how to transform and manage relationships and behav… Read More
2019-08-19 09:01
This handy infographic explains the EOS process of IDS – Identify, Discuss, Solve. IDS is a way to resolve the top issues your businesses face each week, and helps you get things done… Read More
2019-08-05 08:43
Which should come first, your vision for your business or traction – getting it running smoothly. Julia explains why under the Entrepreneurial Operating System, Traction needs to come… Read More
2019-08-05 08:43
In this video, Julia explains the importance of setting smart priorities – both for your company and individuals on your leadership team. Which should come first, your vision for your… Read More
2019-07-25 11:45
Setting smart rocks Thank you to Richard Metcalfe, CEO of Arkk Solutions, who for this month’s guest post, talks about their experience setting their first rocks after starting to impl… Read More
2019-07-15 14:27
Knowing what is important to the future of your business – and what is not – is one of the keys to success. Without this, you may never achieve your vision. That is why one… Read More
2019-07-15 14:27
Knowing what is important to the future of your business – and what is not – is one of the keys to success. Without this, you may never achieve your vision. That is why one… Read More
2019-07-01 15:27
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. In this video, Julia explains the importance of setting smart priorities – both for your company and indivi… Read More
2019-06-24 12:42
How to be a Great Boss sets out to solve the age-old problem of how to motivate your workforce… and how you’re at the centre of the issue. It is authored by Gino Wickman, the fo… Read More
2019-06-17 12:04
One issue most business founders’ wrestle with is the optimum size for leadership teams. We find when clients implement EOS, the structure of the leadership team changes about 20… Read More
2019-06-14 15:27
Three Principles is an understanding of how the mind works, and a belief that our experience as human beings is created by our thoughts. The Three Principles are Mind, Consciousnes… Read More
2019-06-03 09:36
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. Julia’s eighth video discusses how to rightsize your leadership team. She explains the three major function… Read More
2019-05-23 09:25
Many businesses are now making promises and commitments – in the form of “guarantees” – to underpin their brand reputation and product offering. At Bold Clarity, we o… Read More
2019-05-15 14:02
Building a healthy team – and a great team culture – are two of the most important factors in business success. Having run businesses for the past 20 years – both before an… Read More
2019-05-07 15:28
This month’s guest post is from our EOS graduates Welcome Gate. Matt Robson, their Head of Sales and Marketing, explains why they offer a guarantee. What does Welcome Gate do? W… Read More
2019-05-07 15:28
This month’s guest post is from our EOS graduates Welcome Gate. Matt Robson, their Head of Sales and Marketing, explains why they offer a guarantee. What does Welcome Gate do? Welcome… Read More
2019-05-01 16:12
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. Our seventh video discusses the benefits of giving a guarantee for your services. Julia explains how this takes t… Read More
2019-05-01 16:12
Our seventh Bold Clarity Quick Tips video discusses the benefits of offering a guarantee for your services. Offering a guarantee is part of the marketing strategy you create as you complete… Read More
2019-05-01 16:12
Our seventh Bold Clarity Quick Tips video discusses the benefits to your business if you offer a guarantee for your services. To offer a guarantee is part of the marketing strategy you creat… Read More
2019-04-24 12:30
‘Great by Choice’, by Jim Collins and Morten Hansen, delivers a potent management message which really resonated with me. Most people know how successful Norwegian Roald Amundsen… Read More
2019-04-16 16:37
ALPS group of companies is a leading provider of Motor Claims Solutions, Road Rescue Services and Legal Expenses Insurance products to Insurance Brokers, Networks & Intermediaries throug… Read More
2019-04-09 16:25
Quick business tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr of Bold Clarity. The first in the series focuses on how to be a better leader.
The post Bold Clarity EOS Tips One: Ho… Read More
2019-04-09 11:09
Quick video business tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. The sixth video in the series examines how to create a culture in your business. Julia describes the five s… Read More
2019-04-01 09:48
You want your business to be the best. That means getting the best from every employee and ensuring they all work towards the same common goal of taking your company to the next level. As a… Read More
2019-03-19 14:11
One thing business owners and leaders tend to misinterpret is the term ‘Issues List’ when they are using the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). In order to move understand… Read More
2019-03-10 12:38
Quick Business Tips from EOS Implementer, Julia Langkraehr, of Bold Clarity. Statistics say we have to make 35,000 decisions a day, so the fifth in our video series focuses on the importance… Read More
2019-03-04 15:39
Keren Lerner is the owner of our clients Top Left Design, a design and marketing agency she founded in 2002. Here she discusses how her decision-making processes have changed sinc… Read More
2019-02-20 15:58
In our February guest post, Adrian Gregory, the CEO of our client Data IQ, describes some of the challenges his leadership team faced, while implementing EOS – and how quickly the team… Read More
2019-02-06 17:59
Growing a business requires a specific set of leadership abilities. You need to manage the day-to-day while helping your team to execute better and be more efficient. The key to succe… Read More
2019-02-01 12:31
Quick business tips from Julia Langkraehr of Bold Clarity. Our fourth video examines Five Key Leadership Abilities that can help leadership teams break through the ceiling when growth stagna… Read More
2019-01-29 09:34
In the second of our monthly guest posts, Jane Wheeler, from our clients Hine Legal, describes how introducing an operating system into their business has helped them focus on their pr… Read More
2019-01-02 16:12
As I speak with entrepreneurs and business owners, one of the most common questions I ask is “Who is on your leadership team?”. I’m often met with a wry look, and the answe… Read More
2018-12-20 16:24
In my time as an entrepreneur, and working with entrepreneurs, I’ve realised that the companies which are most successful are those with a clear vision about what they do, and what the… Read More
2018-12-10 11:56
We’re delighted that Graham Bourton, the Managing Director of our client’s United UK, has agreed to discuss leadership, in the first in a series of monthly guest articles and cas… Read More
2018-11-15 16:53
As a business leader, listening shows that you appreciate your team and it forges trust between you and your employees. We all feel the need to be recognised and one of the ways leaders can… Read More
2018-11-01 12:42
The rabbit and the tortoise. The wolf in sheep’s clothing. The three little pigs. Animals have featured in tales about morals and decisions about life since dawn began. But have you he… Read More
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