Confessions of an Implementer

Talent Harbor

Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. Every week, host Ryan Hogan sits down with a different EOS implementer to discuss their unique stories about the companies they have transformed. So make sure to listen to get a rare glimpse into the successes and challenges of the system in action.

  1. S2E34 | Right Person, Right Seat: Aligning Your Team With Your Company’s Core Values with Walt Brown

    FEB 4

    S2E34 | Right Person, Right Seat: Aligning Your Team With Your Company’s Core Values with Walt Brown

    Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.   Let’s dive in!   In this episode, I sit down with Walt Brown, an Expert EOS Implementer, who shares how defining true core values and meeting the Seven Critical Needs creates cultures where people actually want to stay and grow. He explains how clear promises, honest measurement, and EOS tools help leaders build trust, improve engagement, and strengthen organizational health long before problems show up on the scorecard.   04:02 Entrepreneurial Journey and Origins 12:13 The Seven Critical Needs Origin 16:22 Aligning EOS with Critical Needs 20:09 Debriefing the Critical Needs Survey 26:01 Observing Organizational Health 35:17 The Power of the Promise 41:57 Making Promises and Core Values 44:35 Articulating Core Values in EOS 50:01 Challenging Core Values and Sandbags 52:51 Healthy vs. Productive Teams 56:05 Client Engagement and Services   Show Links   Talent Harbor: https://talentharbor.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanehogan/   Guest Links   Website: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/walt-brown/ Website: https://waltbrown.co LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/walt-brown-1b61894/ Email: walt@waltbrown.co Email: walt.brown@eosworldwide.com

    1 hr
  2. S2E33 | Freedom, Family, And Focus: A Better Leader At Home And In Business with Ann Sheu

    JAN 28

    S2E33 | Freedom, Family, And Focus: A Better Leader At Home And In Business with Ann Sheu

    Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.   Let’s dive in!   In this episode, I sit down with Ann Sheu, a Certified EOS Implementer, who shares how redefining success through Free Days, family decade dreams, and “no matter what” values helped her lead with more clarity at home and at work. She explains why proactive rest, personal values, and intentional family alignment create stronger leaders, healthier relationships, and businesses that support life instead of consuming it.   05:07 Defining True Freedom 09:00 Inspiring 10-Year Targets 15:26 From Lawyer to EOS Implementer 18:00 Embracing Visionary Role: Know Thyself 22:15 Radically Different Values Approach 28:34 Individual Values Drive Team Values 32:43 Triggers & “Better Every Day” Value 36:21 Living Out Your Core Values 38:37 Common Themes and Personal Journey 41:19 Individual Work Before Family Work 45:00 Roadmaps to Family Alignment 49:10 Collaboration Cards for Household Roles 55:10 Continuous Family Re-evaluation   Episode Resources   Website: https://www.mpoweredjourney.com Website: https://implementer.eosworldwide.com/ann-sheu/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anncsheu/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anncsheu/?hl=en Email: ann@mpoweredjourney.com

    59 min
  3. S2E31 | Simple Negotiating: Win More By Fighting Less with Jonathan B. Smith

    JAN 14

    S2E31 | Simple Negotiating: Win More By Fighting Less with Jonathan B. Smith

    Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.   Let’s dive in!   In this episode, I sit down with Jonathan B. Smith, an Author and EOS Implementer, who shares how the best negotiators don’t push harder, they listen better. He explains how tactical empathy, simple tools like labeling and mirroring, and a commitment to understanding the other person’s perspective create stronger relationships and better outcomes. Hear how practicing low stakes conversations, preparing with intention, and embracing a “fight less, win more” mindset can transform everyday interactions and lead to more meaningful, mutually beneficial results.   04:17 Defining Negotiation & Tactical Empathy 14:27 Negotiation as a Trained Skill 23:24 Core Negotiation Skills: Labels, Mirror, Silence, Summary 30:49 Accelerating Go/No-Go Decisions 36:28 Entry into EOS & Early Successes 43:40 Long-Term Approach to Networking 49:57 Hybrid Publishing Model 53:08 Advice for Aspiring Authors 58:33 Balancing EOS with Global Ambitions 01:00:58 The Transformative Impact of EOS 01:06:28 EOS Freestyle: Beyond the Framework   Episode Resources   Website: staycuriousjbs.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/staycuriousjbs/ Email: jonathan@staycuriousjbs.com

    1h 13m
  4. S2E28 | Letting Go To Grow: Empowered Teams Build Better Businesses with Sonya Jury

    12/24/2025

    S2E28 | Letting Go To Grow: Empowered Teams Build Better Businesses with Sonya Jury

    Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.   Let’s dive in!   In this episode, I sit down with Sonya Jury, and EOS Implementer, who shares how letting go of control and empowering others became the key to lasting business growth. From addressing conflict openly to using tools for better team communication, she explains how trust, accountability, and structure help leaders avoid bottlenecks. Hear how embracing change, clarifying roles, and creating safe spaces for honest conversations transform both teams and culture.   00:00 From Architecture to EOS 04:10 Architecture: A World of Collaboration 06:51 Unexpected Opportunities in Architecture 09:03 Successful vs. Challenging Projects 13:58 Embracing Tough Conversations 17:26 The EOS Transformation 22:43 Building an EOS Business 28:02 Reconciling Different Visions with Assessments 33:01 Managing Conflict with Colby 37:41 Props and the Honesty Pig 43:38 Making Hard Leadership Decisions 46:42 Owners and Founders Stepping Back 49:09 Overcoming EOS Resistance 51:12 Client Niche and Empowerment 53:49 Empowerment and Contact Information   Episode Resources   Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/sonya-jury LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonyajury/ Email: sonya.jury@eosworldwide.com

    56 min
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Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. Every week, host Ryan Hogan sits down with a different EOS implementer to discuss their unique stories about the companies they have transformed. So make sure to listen to get a rare glimpse into the successes and challenges of the system in action.