Replacing Judgment with Curiosity: Byron Attridge | EP 156

What happens when you stop judging and start getting curious about your business, your team, and even your life? In this heartfelt and deeply reflective episode, I sit down with Byron Attridge, serial entrepreneur and EOS Implementer, to explore how we grow as leaders by leaning into the uncomfortable work of communication, clarity, and cohesion. Byron opens up about: The burnout and success of his first “big boy” business in 2003 The spectacular rise (and fall) of a cloud-based venture that almost broke him The pivotal turnaround of a legacy professional services firm that sparked his EOS journey Why working harder isn’t the answer—and how “healthy teams” build healthy businesses How he now helps leadership teams grow in Vision, Traction, and Health We also wrestle with Byron’s signature questions: 🕊 “What would you do if you had $10M and six months to live?” “What do you hope people say about you at your funeral?” Byron’s answers are raw, grounded, and packed with wisdom. Question FOR Byron: “What do you need to change, that you haven’t changed yet?” Question FROM Byron: “What would you do if you had $10M and only 6 months to live?” “What would they say at your funeral?” Guest Bio: Byron Attridge is a seasoned entrepreneur, EOS Implementer, and growth strategist with a 20+ year track record of building and leading successful companies. From bootstrapping his first business in 2003 to scaling a professional services firm from $2.5M to $10M ARR using EOS, Byron brings a wealth of battle-tested insight to the table. His life’s mission? Teaching leadership teams how to communicate with more care, more grace, and more traction. He works with entrepreneurs to align their vision, execute with discipline, and foster teams that love the pursuit. He’s based in Texas, and you can connect with him here: 🌐 EOS Profile 🔗 LinkedIn 📧 [email protected] 📞 512-470-2453