Better Business, Better Life – Issue 175

 

I was in sessions in Perth last week with two new clients & one existing client. There were some pretty meaty conversations, tough issues on the table & more than a few animals flying around the room.

That’s what working with an Implementer is like.

At times, it looked like I was being “rude”. Cutting someone off. Redirecting a heated debate. Pressing harder on a subject everyone wanted to dodge.

But here’s the truth.

It’s not rudeness. It’s an intrusion. And when done well, it’s one of the most powerful skills in an EOS Implementer’s toolbox.

BUSINESS TOOLS & REAL-LIFE LESSONS

Why Are You So Rude??

Why Intrude?

Intrusion is about serving the client. It’s about protecting the room, the clock & the greater good of the business. That means stepping in when:

  1. Disrespect surfaces – because healthy teams don’t tolerate it
  2. Time is slipping – because clarity beats endless talk
  3. Loops are left open – because unresolved issues breed confusion
  4. Decisions get dodged – because progress comes from committing, not avoiding

The Fine Line

Intrusion can feel uncomfortable, but the compass is always the same.

Is this for the client’s benefit?

If it is, then it’s not just appropriate, it’s essential.

The Implementer Advantage

Now here’s the rub. If you’re self-facilitating, will you really intrude? Will you risk upsetting your colleagues, or will you play nice & let the real issues slide?

That’s the difference.

An Implementer is there to protect the team, the time & the vision. We intrude when it matters most.

The Risk & Reward

Do I always get it right?

No. Sometimes the timing is off, sometimes the team isn’t ready. But the breakthroughs far outweigh the misfires. Without intrusion, dysfunction festers. With intrusion, the tough issues get solved & the business moves forward.

So, the next time I cut through the noise, don’t mistake it for rudeness. It’s respect for your time, your vision & your business.

Because sometimes, to get to better business & a better life, you need someone willing to be “rude”.

And that brings me to something I’d love to personally invite you to – a free online workshop that I’m hosting.

It’s called The Missing Link Between EOS Theory & Real-World Results & it’s designed for leaders just like you who’ve read Traction®, maybe filled out the V/TO, but still feel like something isn’t quite clicking.

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When: Friday, 24th October 2025 at 8:00-9:00 AM (AU Time)
Where: Online – you can join from anywhere with a coffee in hand!

What we’ll dig into together:

  • The often-overlooked backbone of EOS that makes all the difference

  • The traps self-implementers fall into (and how to avoid them)

  • How to turn EOS from “great in theory” into “working in real life”

This will be practical, straight-talking & focused on helping you finally get the traction you’ve been chasing.

So, if your leadership team is still self-facilitating & avoiding the tough stuff, maybe it’s time to experience what it feels like to have an Implementer in the room.

Register below – it’s free & I’d genuinely love to see you there 💖

LINKS TO USEFUL STUFF

This section gives you quick access to 3 links - to articles, blogs, podcasts & stuff that will help you to create a better business & lead a better life.

Better Business and Life Resources

Article

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Been There, Done That, Still Doing It

How I apply my business experiences to help yours grows.

Podcast

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Better Businesses and Lives with EOS

Build better businesses and a better life with EOS.

Life Stuff

The Five Signs Your Business Has Stalled (And How EOS Gets You Moving Again)

8 Ways to Cultivate
Self-Love

Cultivate self-love to improve well-being and resilience.

We are here to help you live a better life by creating a better business. We are real-life business owners with years of experience & a strong desire to make a huge difference to the lives of entrepreneurs.

If anything here resonates with you or you would like our help, then please get in contact. Just reply to this newsletter & let us know who you would like to speak to…. Or visit our webpage & contact any of our team from their own pages.

If you know someone who would benefit from reading this, then please forward it onto them. 💖

NEED HELP?

​If you’d like to learn more about any of these tools or would like to find out how I can help you achieve a better life through creating a better business, then book a free Discovery Call with me.

We’ll talk about what you want to get from your business & your life & come up with a plan to do that!

Debra Chantry-Taylor

Certified EOS Implementer | Accredited Family Business Advisor | Entrepreneurial Leadership & Business Coach | Speaker & Workshop Facilitator