The EO Visionary Voices Podcast

In this episode of Uncharted Entrepreneurship, Brent Peterson interviews Michael Grand, a seasoned EOS implementer, who shares insights into the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS). They discuss the importance of having an EOS implementer, the structure and benefits of Level 10 meetings, and the significance of accountability within teams. Michael emphasizes the value of quarterly and annual meetings, the role of EOS One software, and his upcoming project aimed at enhancing employee resilience and team health.

takeaways
  • Michael Grand is a recovering engineer turned entrepreneur.
  • EOS is a simple set of tools for business improvement.
  • Implementers provide value beyond the tools available.
  • Accountability is crucial for organizational success.
  • Level 10 meetings are the cornerstone of EOS.
  • LMA (Lead, Manage, Hold Accountable) is essential for effective leadership.
  • Quarterly and annual meetings foster team collaboration.
  • EOS One software centralizes EOS-related tasks.
  • High performers thrive in an accountable environment.
  • Employee resilience is key to organizational health.

Sound Bites
  • "EOS is a simple set of tools."
  • "We live in a world of abundance."
  • "EOS One is EOS centric software."
Chapters
00:00
Introduction to EOS and Michael Grand
01:42
Understanding the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)
02:29
The Role of an EOS Implementer
04:59
The Importance of Accountability in EOS
08:03
The Level 10 Meeting: A Cornerstone of EOS
13:12
Leading, Managing, and Holding People Accountable (LMA)
15:13
The Power of Quarterly and Annual Meetings
18:54
Identifying, Discussing, and Solving Issues (IDS)
24:12
Introduction to EOS One Software
25:31
Closing Thoughts and Future Endeavors

What is The EO Visionary Voices Podcast?

I'm Brent Peterson from the Minnesota chapter of Entrepreneurs' Organization, and I believe every entrepreneur's journey is a marathon worth sharing. EO Visionary Voices brings you raw, honest conversations with founders who understand that building a business isn't about the sprint—it's about strategic endurance.

Each episode, I sit down with EO members, startup founders, and seasoned Entrepreneurs who've learned that success comes from preparation, persistence, and the willingness to adjust mid-race. We dig into the pivots that changed everything, the mistakes that taught the most, and how these leaders use frameworks like EOS to turn complexity into clarity.

You'll hear stories about balancing growth with purpose, leveraging peer learning, and building companies that can go the distance. Because entrepreneurship isn't just about crossing the finish line—it's about how you run the race.

Whether you're starting mile one or approaching mile twenty-six, these conversations will give you the insights and inspiration to keep moving forward. After all, we're all in this ultramarathon together.

Welcome to EO Visionary Voices—where entrepreneurs share the strategies that matter most.