John Herman
EOS Implementer for business owners and leadership teams in Cincinnati
| Hourly rate range | $125 to $300 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Scaling and growthOperations and systemsLeadership and team buildingTeam performanceLeadership development |
| Works with | Founders and business owners and Executives |
| Also coaches | Executive coach |
| Based in | Cincinnati, Ohio, United States |
| Sessions | In person |
John Herman is an EOS Implementer who helps owners and leadership teams of privately held companies get aligned and run their business with more control. He spent 15 years in leadership roles at large companies, then served six years as co-owner and CEO of a company that grew into one of the fastest-growing in Cincinnati. Since 2019 he has led over 600 full-day EOS sessions for more than 75 companies. He works from Cincinnati and northern Kentucky.
What John helps with
John helps leadership teams get on the same page about where the company is going and how it will get there. He also works on focus, discipline and accountability so the plan gets done.
- Getting everyone in the company aligned on vision and plan
- Building focus, discipline and accountability across the company
- Making a leadership team more cohesive and healthy
- Reducing complexity as a company grows
- Running weekly L10 meetings
- Quarterly planning sessions
- Regaining control of a growing business
Who John works with
John works with privately held, entrepreneurial companies. Their owners and leadership teams want help, are growth-oriented, and are willing to be open, honest and vulnerable. Clients come from dozens of industries.
How John works
John uses EOS, a system for running a business. He facilitates full-day sessions with leadership teams, along with weekly L10 meetings and quarterly planning sessions. Each session ends with clear and actionable next steps. He puts strong focus on discipline and accountability. Some sessions take place at his EOS Retreat Center.
Background and qualifications
John spent 15 years in leadership roles at large companies. He then left his job to help build and scale a business that became one of the fastest-growing companies in Cincinnati for several years in a row. He served six years as co-owner and CEO, then exited the business. That experience with growing complexity led him to EOS. He has 25+ years of business leadership, has implemented EOS for 80+ companies, and has more than 10,000 hours of facilitation.
John Herman pricing
Programs and services
- Full-day EOS sessions
- Weekly L10 meetings
- Quarterly planning sessions
- EOS Retreat Center sessions
John Herman reviews
The CoachVouch take
He is a former CEO and co-owner who lived the strain of scaling a company before becoming an EOS Implementer.
Best for owners of privately held companies who want their leadership team aligned and accountable.
Common questions
How much does John Herman charge?
Coaching with John runs $125 to $300 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does John Herman help with?
John Herman helps with getting everyone in the company aligned on vision and plan, building focus, discipline and accountability across the company, making a leadership team more cohesive and healthy and reducing complexity as a company grows.
Does John Herman coach online?
John is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. Sessions are in person.
Where does John Herman hold sessions?
He is based in Cincinnati, Ohio, with locations in Burlington and Covington, Kentucky. He also has an EOS Retreat Center for team sessions.
What kind of companies does John Herman work with?
He works with privately held entrepreneurial companies across dozens of industries. Their leaders want to grow and are open to honest work as a team.
How do I contact John Herman?
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