The Missing Link Between EOS and Execution

Introduction

If you’ve implemented the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), you already know the power of structure. With a clear Vision/Traction Organizer, quarterly Rocks, and weekly Level 10 (L10) meetings, EOS offers a solid framework for getting aligned.

But here’s the truth: structure alone doesn’t drive performance.

What we see often—both in our own operations and in the clients we serve—is a gap between planning and execution. Rocks get set but not achieved. Meetings happen but lack follow-through. Leaders know what needs to happen but can’t quite get everyone rowing in the same direction.

That’s where PI Perform becomes a game-changer. And when combined with tools like purpose mapping, behavioral science, and team design, the result is not just alignment—but sustainable execution.

What Happens When You Combine EOS with Purpose and Performance Tools?

Let’s bring this to life with a scenario.

Scenario: A Leadership Team with a Growth Mandate

Imagine a leadership team at a mid-sized nonprofit that recently adopted EOS. They’ve just come out of a quarterly session where they set these Rocks:

Launch a new community outreach initiative
Improve volunteer retention by 20%
Streamline reporting processes across departments

They feel great coming out of the session—focused, aligned, and ready to go. But three weeks into the quarter, energy dips. Weekly meetings turn into check-ins instead of problem-solving. Some Rocks stall, and no one’s quite sure why.

That’s where SOAR’s approach enters the picture.

Step 1: Purpose Mapping

We begin by ensuring each team member understands why they do what they do. Through facilitated workshops and surveys, we define or refine the team’s purpose, values, and strategic priorities—aligning them with the organization’s mission and EOS vision.

Suddenly, “streamlining reporting” isn’t just a Rock—it’s part of a bigger purpose to increase community impact and transparency.

Step 2: Behavioral Science + Team Design

Using Predictive Index tools, we identify each team member’s behavioral strengths, communication styles, and leadership patterns. We analyze how the team shows up under pressure, who thrives in execution vs. ideation, and where natural friction might slow progress.

With this insight, we design teams around the work—pairing the right people with the right tasks and creating accountability structures that align with their strengths.

Step 3: Performance Management with PI Perform

Here’s where it all comes together. PI Perform turns L10 meetings into live execution spaces:

Meeting notes and commitments are captured in real time
Each Rock and to-do is visible to the whole team
Action items don’t disappear—they’re tracked, owned, and measured
Real-time collaboration keeps the team focused and engaged

By the end of the quarter, this team doesn’t just feel aligned—they’ve delivered.

Why It Works

This approach works because it connects the dots:

EOS provides the structure
Purpose gives meaning
Behavioral insights optimize how people work together
Perform keeps everyone accountable

We use this exact combination at SOAR Community Network to manage our business. It’s how we stay aligned, build a strong culture, and execute our strategic plans—quarter after quarter.