"Getting A Grip" is among the newer shows for Michigan Business Network, hosted by long-time MBN contributor Michael Maddox.

In this weekly program Mike will focus on helping entrepreneurs end the chaos. Through the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) we highlight ways that business owners can clarify their vision, gain traction, and increase team health. Entrepreneur and Professional EOS Implementor, Mike Maddox, highlights the foundational tools of EOS, shares real world examples, interviews fascinating guests, and will challenge your way of thinking. If you are ready to end the frustration and share a few laughs along the way, listen to Getting A Grip each week.

For Episode 13: Guest Bio

Ken Bogard
Expert EOS Implementer
www.eosworldwide.com/ken-bogard
knowhonesty.com/

Ken Bogard is an Expert EOS Implementer™, Founder of Know Honesty, and Co-Founder of the Visionary Forum. His straight forward approach has delivered significant financial gains, improved leadership collaboration, structured strategic direction, and developed “built-to-last” mentalities within numerous small and medium sized organizations.

Ken’s enthusiasm for results, extensive experience and entrepreneurial grit provide the momentum organizations need to achieve their goals. Through years of tackling issues within organizations, Ken has realized that the pains and pleasures of companies are remarkably alike. These organizations need, and can have, a simple and effective approach to get quick, sustainable results.

Ken’s relentless pursuit of the organization’s true condition has helped improved the lives of owners, leaders, and employees within 40+ organizations.

Topics covered:

 “KNOW Honesty with Ken Bogard” | Getting a Grip Podcast

In this episode of Getting a Grip, host Mike Maddox welcomes EOS Implementer and author Ken Bogard for a compelling conversation about the real reason communication breaks down in teams—and what to do about it.

Ken shares insights from his new book KNOW Honesty, revealing that most people are only 66% honest and 63% open in conversations. The result? Only 44%  communication effectiveness during sessions. They dive into how this impacts leadership, EOS implementation, and team dynamics.

Mike reflects on his own journey as a visionary and how becoming more self-aware, with help from EOS Implementer Ryan Henry, helped him strengthen communication with his team. The episode also touches on balancing power in meetings, the impact of vulnerability, and the role of prayer in creating authentic leadership.

Whether you’re a business owner, team leader, or EOS fan, this episode offers valuable perspective on how honesty transforms organizations.

🎧 Listen now and start communicating better—on purpose.

📚 KNOW Honesty is available now—discover why real stories and raw honesty are resonating with leaders everywhere. 

Show music: "On Top"
Grace McCoy

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Getting A Grip | Episode 13: Mike Maddox | KNOW Honesty with Ken Bogard

In the very first episode of Then What?, host Patti Feeney sits down with longtime colleague and friend Anna Rogers for a vulnerable, real, and refreshingly honest conversation about identity, uncertainty, and what happens when you realize… you don’t actually know who you are.
In this episode, we explore…
What it's like to sit in a room where everyone else seems sure of themselves and you are . . . well . . . not.


How the Enneagram sparked a surprising self-exploration.
The importance of finding someone in your life who doesn’t give answers but asks the right questions.
Why we avoid conflict, and how facing it head-on becomes the path to growth.
What it means to grieve transitions that don’t involve death.
And how sometimes the best “Then What?” is … nothing. Just being still.
Whether you are in the middle of a transition or reflecting on one long past, this conversation is full of wisdom, warmth, and one very relatable Sex and the City binge.

Additional Resources:

The Enneagram
Curious about the personality framework Anna referenced? The Enneagram is a powerful tool for self-awareness and understanding how we show up in the world—especially in times of change. To learn more about the Enneagram, here are some additional resources:
The Enneagram Institute
https://www.narrativeenneagram.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/The-Enneagram-and-the-Nine-Types-Guide-2021.pdf

Personal Growth & Self-Discovery with Pat Howley
Anna talked about working with someone who did not give her answers but helped her ask the right questions. Pat Howley (who also happens to be my Dad, is primarily a personal growth facilitator. His main interest and training experiences have been focused on adult development. He has studied extensively a development process called the Enneagram; received certification in the use of the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator and Carol Pearson's The Pearson-Marr Archetype. To learn more about Pat and the work he does, visit his website: integralschoolhouse.net
And listen to one of my previous podcasts when my Lisa Leary and I had him on as a guest; The Genuine Leader Podcast https://soundcloud.com/the-genuine-leader/episode-5-part-1-of-the-mindful-leader-with-special-guest-pat-howley

Episode 1 The Power of Not Knowing: Anna Rogers on Identity, Growth, and Sitting in the Mess

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Then What? Conversations with Patti Feeney
(formerly The Genuine Leader Podcast)

Life throws curveballs. Plans fall apart. Careers shift. Grief happens. And in those awkward, uncertain spaces—between what was and what will be—we’re left asking… Then what?

Join leadership coach and writer Patti Feeney for real conversations about navigating change, rediscovering meaning, and laughing (sometimes crying) through the messy middle. Each episode brings soulful storytelling, honest wisdom, and gritty inspiration.

Whether you are a leader in transition, a professional at a crossroads, or simply a human trying to figure things out, this podcast is your space to feel seen, supported, and a little less alone.

New name, same heart.

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