PERFORMANCE DEVELOPMENT
episode 21
The Power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System
episode 22
In this episode of the Shocking Profit Podcast, host Tim Van Mieghem welcomes John Gross, a certified Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) Implementer and change management expert, for a high-impact discussion on reclaiming control, building meaningful cultures, and transforming chaos into clarity within your business. Drawing from decades of experience in organizational leadership, the Air Force, and industries ranging from automotive to food manufacturing, John unpacks the principles and stories behind EOS—a framework designed to help business owners get out of survival mode and lead with purpose.
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Our guest John Gross
John Gross is a Certified EOS® (Entrepreneurial Operating System) Implementer with a passion for turning business chaos into clarity and scalable growth. With over 30 years of experience leading global teams in sectors ranging from the Air Force and automotive to food and industrial machining, John is the go-to guide for business owners who feel their company is running them—instead of the other way around.
John founded his firm, Driving Change, to help growth-minded leadership teams break the cycle of firefighting, people issues, and stalled progress. His approach is direct and engaging: John digs deep into your organization’s story, core values, and vision, then challenges you with tough questions and actionable tools. He’s known for building strong cultures where core values are more than just words on the wall—they’re the heartbeat of how business gets done.
Through EOS, John helps clients strengthen the Six Key Components essential for business success, including vision, people, data, issues, process, and traction. His clients appreciate his hands-on, practical style—expect to be pushed, expect progress, and expect a dedicated partner invested in your success.
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