Sacred Cows & Hostage Takers: Finding the Right Person for the Right Seat
Location:
Stronghold Data, 7115 E. 24th St.
Date: October 8th, 2026
Time:
Doors Open 10:45 AM
Opening Session: 11:00 AM
Lunch 12:00 PM
Panel Discussion: 12:15 PM
Wrap-Up: 1:15 PM
Register now for this Lunch & Learn!
Every company has them.
The employee everyone knows is toxic—but no one will confront.
The loyal veteran who hasn't been the right fit for years.
The rainmaker who brings in business while driving away your best people.
The founder's relative. The "untouchable." The person everyone works around instead of with.
These are the Sacred Cows and Hostage Takers inside organizations, and they're often the biggest obstacle to creating a healthy, accountable company.
In this engaging presentation, Steve Banis, Certified EOS Implementer, will unpack one of the simplest—and most misunderstood—leadership concepts in EOS®: Right Person, Right Seat. You'll discover why being a great cultural fit isn't enough if there's no seat where someone can truly thrive. You'll also see why keeping someone who's excellent at the job but violates your Core Values is often more expensive than replacing them.
Then the conversation gets real.
Three business owners who run their companies on EOS will join a live panel to discuss the difficult people decisions they've actually made. They'll answer questions about letting go of high performers, finding better seats for valued employees, overcoming fear, and what happened after they finally took action.
If you're a business owner or leadership team member who has ever delayed a difficult people decision, this event is for you. You'll leave with practical tools, fresh perspective, and perhaps the confidence to tackle the conversation you've been avoiding.