Have you ever had to deal with an arrogant, self-absorbed jerk? 

I sure have. In fact, I’ve got a whole video sharing about this situation — and how this particular interaction changed the way I lead my business and my family. It’s a story I’ve wanted to share for a while, because it’s got some valuable humble leadership tips I wish I’d have heard earlier. But […]

Steer Clear of “The Office” Chaos with a Fractional Chief Marketing Officer

The Office- 8 SIGNAL take

Like many people, I think the TV show “The Office” is hilarious. Prison Mike? CLASSIC!  While those cringey scenarios make a funny sitcom, they’d be anything BUT funny if they were your business reality! Don’t have time to read this post? Watch the video here! The Office is funny (in part) because of bad leadership […]

Say Goodbye to Boring: Using Asana for Your Level 10 Meeting

Ruben running a Level 10 Meeting using Asana.

Serious question: Do you love meetings? *Crickets* Yeah, me neither… It’s probably not a surprise to hear that I hate boring meetings too — like, haaaaaaaate them. But it might surprise you that there’s one kind of meeting I absolutely LOVE. It’s a kind of meeting that’s NOT boring and pointless and can actually revolutionize […]

How Fractional CMO Services Help You Stand Out in a Crowded Market

Stand out from the crowd with fractional CMO services.

In the world of business, it’s important to stand out and connect with your ideal customers. But getting noticed in a crowded market often takes more than a great product or service. Appleton Moving Company loves helping their customers have a streamlined, low-stress moving experience. They bring professionalism, expertise, and world-class customer service to every […]

EOS Psychiatrist: 4 Common Business Problems That Are Driving You Crazy

Ruben’s Thumbnail – EOS framework

In my years of helping businesses develop marketing strategy, I’ve noticed that business leaders are often a stressed bunch.  So many small business owners are handling it all: sales, HR, marketing… and it’s WAY too many hats for one person! Even though they’re having plenty of meetings, it still feels like nothing’s moving forward and […]

5 Reasons Why You Need Entrepreneurial Operating System L10 Meetings

Try an Entrepreneurial Operating System

Have you ever thought meetings were a waste of time?  That they take too long? That they’re full of unneeded chitchat (Sorry, Cathy, I really DO care about your cat Fluffy — but let’s not talk about his hairball problem during the marketing meeting, okay?)? What if I told you there’s a specific type of […]

How To Piss Off Your Boss During an L10 Meeting

How to piss off your boss during L10 Meeting

Now, it’s no secret that we at 8 SIGNAL are BIG fans of Level 10 Meetings (L10s). An L10 Meeting is structured, happens weekly, and is designed to keep everyone focused and on the same page. But it’s still possible to take a beautiful, efficient L10 and turn it into a dumpster fire worthy of […]