Core Components
Healthy vs. Smart
A foundational concept from Patrick Lencioni (referenced in EOS®): a company can be smart (strategy, finance, marketing) but still fail if it’s not healthy (minimal politics, clear direction, great communication). EOS® focuses on making companies both.
In Plain English
Most business books talk about strategy. EOS® talks about both strategy AND how your team actually functions together.
What it looks like in practice
A team with a strong strategy and good financials still misses its numbers, because two leaders avoid disagreeing in the room. The fix is trust and candor, not a new plan.
The common mistake
Working only on the smart side. Strategy, marketing and finance are easier to discuss, so team health gets postponed until it becomes the main problem.
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