How EOS Helps Founders Get Their Life Back with Kurt Greene, USMA ‘87
Jan 16, 2026
“The visionary should be dreaming up new products, not buried in day-to-day tasks. EOS creates clarity and alignment so they can return to their strength building the future.” – Kurt Greene, USMA ‘87
Kurt Greene is a certified EOS Implementer at EOS Worldwide, where he helps leadership teams build stronger, more scalable companies. A graduate of West Point and an Army veteran, Kurt brings a unique mix of Fortune 500 leadership, HR expertise, and peer-group facilitation experience through Vistage Worldwide, Inc.
He works with founders and executive teams to implement practical tools that cut through complexity so they can regain control, align their teams, and get back to their visionary role. Whether partnering with veteran-owned businesses or mission-driven entrepreneurs, Kurt’s work is grounded in service: helping leaders lead better, build healthier teams, and create workplaces people actually want to be part of.
In this episode of the SABM podcast, Scott chats with Kurt about:
The EOS Framework: Kurt explains how EOS equips overwhelmed business owners with tools to get out of the weeds and back to thinking big.
Right People, Right Seat: The “right people, right seats” approach brings clarity to hiring and retention, helping teams align on values, roles, and performance.
Visionaries vs. Integrators: Founders can’t keep straddling roles forever. Defining the integrator role frees up leaders to lead, and keeps the trains running on time.
EOS Life: A business should work for you, not the other way around. EOS makes space for leaders to do what they love, with people they enjoy, and get paid fairly for it.
Veteran-Led Goals: With a service-driven mission, more veteran-led businesses are using EOS to create healthy, well-led teams and long-term growth.
Timestamps:
00:31 Kurt’s Journey to Becoming an EOS Implementer03:28 Common Challenges Faced by Business Owners 06:40 The EOS Life and Its Benefits07:22 The EOS Implementation Process10:58 Key EOS Tools and Frameworks16:47 Structuring the Leadership Team27:05 Kurt’s Business Goals and Vision32:37 Conclusion and Contact Information
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A special thank you to Kurt for joining me this week. Until next time! -Scott Mackes, USNA ’01