S2E28: Letting Go To Grow: Empowered Teams Build Better Businesses with Sonya Jury

Welcome to Confessions of an Implementer, a podcast by Talent Harbor. We share unique stories of implementers and the companies they’ve transformed to give you a rare glimpse into the system's successes and challenges. I'm your host, Ryan Hogan.

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In this episode, I sit down with Sonya Jury, and EOS Implementer, who shares how letting go of control and empowering others became the key to lasting business growth. From addressing conflict openly to using tools for better team communication, she explains how trust, accountability, and structure help leaders avoid bottlenecks. Hear how embracing change, clarifying roles, and creating safe spaces for honest conversations transform both teams and culture.

00:00 From Architecture to EOS04:10 Architecture: A World of Collaboration06:51 Unexpected Opportunities in Architecture09:03 Successful vs. Challenging Projects13:58 Embracing Tough Conversations17:26 The EOS Transformation22:43 Building an EOS Business28:02 Reconciling Different Visions with Assessments33:01 Managing Conflict with Colby37:41 Props and the Honesty Pig43:38 Making Hard Leadership Decisions46:42 Owners and Founders Stepping Back49:09 Overcoming EOS Resistance51:12 Client Niche and Empowerment53:49 Empowerment and Contact Information

Episode Resources

Website: https://www.eosworldwide.com/sonya-jury
LinkedIn:   / sonyajury  
Email: [email protected]