--- title: The Executive Brief Blog | EOS description: EOS | --- [![kystone](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/Keystone%20Executive%20Search%20/Keystone_exec_search_logo@2x.svg)](http://www.keystonesearch.com/) # Category Archive Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been categorized as **“eos”** [![The 5 Key Checkpoints for Evaluating Integrators](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/blog%20images/purple_squirrel.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-5-key-checkpoints-for-evaluating-integrators) ## [The 5 Key Checkpoints for Evaluating Integrators](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-5-key-checkpoints-for-evaluating-integrators) [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-5-key-checkpoints-for-evaluating-integrators) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [Culture](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/culture) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Evaluation](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/evaluation) [Hiring](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/hiring) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [![Equity or Not](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/concept-idea-of-fed-federal-reserve-system-is-the-central-banking-of-picture-id1182378270.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/equity-or-not) ## [Equity or Not](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/equity-or-not) One question I’m frequently asked by owners considering a high-level hire (President/Integrator/COO) is whether or not *equity* will be necessary to land an exceptional candidate. My quick answer is the following: “Except for a few rare circumstances, a *real* equity package is not a good idea for ... [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/equity-or-not) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [Private Companies](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/private-companies) [![Hiring an Integrator?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202021-06-16%20at%203.13.07%20PM.png) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hiring-an-integrator) ## [Hiring an Integrator?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hiring-an-integrator) Before hiring an Integrator, it's essential that you get clear on what will move the dial before jumping in. Hiring a great Integrator is literally a game changer for any business. [When you get the right one for you](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/damn-glad-i-got-my-integrator), the sky is the limit. Unfortunately, in our discussions with Visionaries across ... [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hiring-an-integrator) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [![EOS Worldwide® Conference 2020 Recap](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/EOS%20Conference%20is%20going%20Virtual.jpeg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/eos-worldwide-conference-2020) ## [EOS Worldwide® Conference 2020 Recap](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/eos-worldwide-conference-2020) Risk and entrepreneurship go hand in hand. So, it’s not surprising [EOS Worldwide®](http://www.eosworldwide.com), a company dedicated to serving entrepreneurs would take some risks from time to time. In late March, EOS decided to take an enormous risk regarding their annual conference. When the live event had to be shut down due ... [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/eos-worldwide-conference-2020) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [![Damn glad I got my Integrator!](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/text-gratitude-typed-on-retro-typewriter-picture-id859494492.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/damn-glad-i-got-my-integrator) ## [Damn glad I got my Integrator!](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/damn-glad-i-got-my-integrator) A number of years ago another entrepreneur turned me on to the practice of “[daily gratitude](https://www.happify.com/hd/the-science-behind-gratitude/)” - taking a few minutes every morning to acknowledge what is GOOD in your life and in your business.  [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/damn-glad-i-got-my-integrator) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [![DIY for an Integrator?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/fresh-paint-for-the-old-house-picture-id578796778%20(3)-1.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/diy-integrator) ## [DIY for an Integrator?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/diy-integrator) I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with many [Visionaries](https://blog.eosworldwide.com/blog/38712/eos/visionary-part/) who are considering an Integrator search. I have never told any of them it *cannot *be done successfully on a DIY basis. If you really commit to all the steps and have both the expertise and time to do them well, it’s doable. [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/diy-integrator) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [![2019 Conference for Companies Running on EOS® Recap](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/2019%20EOS%20Conference.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/2019-eos-conference-recap) ## [2019 Conference for Companies Running on EOS® Recap](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/2019-eos-conference-recap) What an amazing [conference this year in Atlanta](http://www.tractionclientconference.com) for companies running on EOS®! The passion and enthusiasm was palpable, from the opening address through the closing remarks. And, the topics/speakers in between were outstanding. [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/2019-eos-conference-recap) [Leadership](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/leadership) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Keystone Updates](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/keystone-updates) [![When Hiring an Integrator, Mind the Gap!](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/rsz_mind-the-gap-1876790_960_720.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/when-hiring-an-integrator-mind-the-gap) ## [When Hiring an Integrator, Mind the Gap!](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/when-hiring-an-integrator-mind-the-gap) In Great Britain, **mind the gap** is a warning phrase issued to Underground (subway) passengers, warning them to take caution while crossing the physical gap between the platform and the train. It is a warning urging people to take care and avoid injury. [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/when-hiring-an-integrator-mind-the-gap) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Executive Leadership](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/executive-leadership) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [Retained Executive Search](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/retained-executive-search) [![The Biggest Hiring Mistake a Visionary Can Make](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/rsz_double_exposure_of_businessman_hand_working_with_new_modern_computer_and_business_strategy_as_concept.jpg) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-biggest-hiring-mistake-a-visionary-can-make) ## [The Biggest Hiring Mistake a Visionary Can Make](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-biggest-hiring-mistake-a-visionary-can-make) Since [*Rocket Fuel*](https://www.rocketfuelnow.com/) was released in April 2015, I have been asked numerous times what mistakes are made most often when hiring an Integrator. Without hesitation, I answer: **The biggest mistake a Visionary can make with an Integrator role is *underhiring.*** ## Getting the Necessary Horsepower Let's use a ... [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/the-biggest-hiring-mistake-a-visionary-can-make) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Executive Leadership](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/executive-leadership) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [Mental Horsepower](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/mental-horsepower) [![Finding Your Integrator: Are you really ready?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/hubfs/blog%20images/The%20right%20Integrator%20is%20an%20important%20hire%20and%20will%20require%20extensive%20search%2c%20possibly%20with%20the%20help%20of%20a%20retained%20executive%20search%20firm.png) ](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/finding-your-integrator-are-you-really-ready) ## [Finding Your Integrator: Are you really ready?](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/finding-your-integrator-are-you-really-ready) As a Visionary, your eyes are always on the big picture, audacious goals, new ideas and growth, growth, growth. For the most part, this is a great thing; it’s why you’ve gotten this far in your business. But even the fastest sports cars in the world are made with brakes. At times you need to slow ... [Read More](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/finding-your-integrator-are-you-really-ready) [Visionary](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/visionary) [EOS](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos) [Hiring](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/hiring) [Integrator](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/integrator) [Executive Recruiting](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/executive-recruiting) [Executive Search](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/executive-search) [All posts](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/all) [Next](https://blog.keystonesearch.com/topic/eos/page/2) ### How aligned are you? 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