About the Book
What's holding your company back from the growth you know is possible?
Every entrepreneurial leader eventually hits a ceiling. The skills and grit that fueled your start-up can't carry you through scale-up. Instead of freedom, you feel frustration-people problems, profit pressures, lack of control, or endless firefighting.
In Grow!, Expert EOS ImplementersⓇ Jonathan B. Smith and Jeanet L. Wade reveal a proven roadmap for breaking through those barriers. Drawing on decades of experience guiding hundreds of leaders, they introduce the Optimize for Growth Model.
With this powerful tool, learn how to establish:
A Company Operating System to create clarity, accountability, and traction
A Community of Peers to provide perspective, wisdom, and support
A Coach to challenge and develop your leadership capabilities
When these three elements work together, growth accelerates-and not just in revenue. You'll gain freedom of time, stronger teams, and the ability to focus on what matters most.
Packed with real-world case studies, practical tools, and inspiring success stories, Grow! will help you transform from an overwhelmed founder into a confident, capable leader of a thriving, self-managing company.
It's time to stop hitting the ceiling. It's time to optimize for growth.
About the Author :
As an entrepreneur, author, and business strategist, Jonathan B. Smith possesses a wealth of knowledge in the world of business and growth. His extensive work as an Expert Entrepreneurial Operating System Implementer demonstrates his commitment to enhancing company performance. Working with over 150 high-growth companies in more than 1,500 sessions, he has illustrated his dedication to improving strategy, execution, and overall results for these businesses.Jonathan is a Certified Negotiations Trainer with the prestigious Black Swan Group, where he collaborates closely with renowned former FBI Hostage Negotiator, Chris Voss. Leveraging his expertise, Jonathan imparts valuable negotiation skills to individuals and organizations, helping them navigate complex scenarios and achieve favorable outcomes.Jonathan was a member of the 2011 FBI Citizens Academy (NY Field Office) and the Joint Civilian Orientation Conference (JCOC 84). He was also a Delegate with the U.S. Department of State's Global Entrepreneurship Program to Jakarta and Athens. Jonathan is a Commercial Pilot, dog trainer, and avid offshore fisherman. Jeanet L. Wade is recognized as an Expert EOS Implementers(R), a dynamic business consultant, and the best-selling ForbesBooks author of The Human Team: So, You Created a Team But People Showed Up!. As the founder of Business Alchemist, Jeanet has dedicated her 30+ year career to helping entrepreneurial leadership teams simplify complexity, align around vision, and achieve breakthrough results. After witnessing firsthand the challenges of rapid growth and misaligned teams, she pivoted to consulting and coaching, founding her own firm to help organizations harness the power of people-focused leadership.Since 2013, Jeanet has facilitated, taught, and coached the Entrepreneurial Operating System(R) (EOS(R)). Her approach blends strategic insight with a practical, action-oriented framework, enabling leaders to get "Traction(R)" on their vision, foster accountability, and create environments where both people and profits thrive. Jeanet's reputation as the go-to resource for effective, healthy team dynamics has earned her accolades, including being named one of the "Top 100 St. Louisans to Know to Succeed in Business" by St. Louis Small Business Monthly.A passionate advocate for people-first leadership, Jeanet's book, The Human Team, introduces her groundbreaking framework, The 6 Facets of Human Needs(R), which helps leaders understand and meet the essential needs of their teams. Her work empowers organizations to maximize their "Return on Individual" and achieve lasting, people-powered growth.Jeanet is available for interviews, workshops, and presentations on leading healthy teams and driving unprecedented business growth. Learn more at Business-Alchemist.com or connect with her on LinkedIn.
Review :
"This book really captures the essence of 'working together' to define a compelling vision, comprehensive strategy, and relentless implementation plan to deliver profitable growth for all the company's stakeholders!"
-Alan Mulally, Former President/CEO, Ford Motor Company
"It's a must-read for every business owner who wonders how to get out of their own way and get the right resources to grow."
-Gino Wickman, Author of the award-winning book Traction, Creator of EOS Worldwide
"This quick read is a must-read for every business owner who wants to grow! Two likeable thumbs up!"
-Dave Kerpen, New York Times Bestselling Author, The Art of People
"If you are an entrepreneur, owner, or CEO who has matured enough to finally realize you only have a finite number of days in your life, and you really want to capture these to their fullest, then read this simple book. It is a 'can't miss' formula that my clients have been following for years."
-Walt Brown, Multi-Company Entrepreneur, Seasoned Coach and Peer Board Facilitator, Expert EOS Implementer(R)
"This book is a key tool for any entrepreneur looking for growth or solutions to everyday challenges that come with leading a company."
-Amilya M. Antonetti, CEO AmA Productions
"As a Vistage Chair, I have shared over 25 clients with EOS Implementers. These concepts have helped my Vistage CEOs share a common language, be real-time case studies of success, and optimize their businesses with the power of EOS tools, peer-advisory boards, and executive coaching. More importantly, it helps my CEOs become significantly more successful while working fewer hours so that they can enjoy their lives, businesses, and families."
-Jonathan Jones, Vistage Master Chair
