We help leaders build winning cultures where accountability thrives.

We work with leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and business owners who are committed to excellence for themselves and their organizations.

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We help leaders build winning cultures where accountability thrives.

We work with leaders, managers, entrepreneurs and business owners who are committed to excellence for themselves and their organizations.


How We Do It

We gracefully work through tough stuff: We create a psychologically safe place for people to have healthy conflict, learn, and grow - especially when it's challenging.


We catalyze the best of you and your team: We create unstoppable teams who win.

We don’t waste: We are intentional about honoring time, energy and money & have a zero waste commitment. If you don't believe our work was of value, don't pay us.

Ways to Work With Us

EOS Implementation

Get a grip on your business and gain traction with the EOS Process.

Get Traction

Team Workshops

Bring Sue in for an interactive team workshop that delivers results.

Keynote Speeches

Hire Sue as a keynote speaker to catalyze your next conference.

Leading U Program

Join our year-long leadership and management coaching program.

Online DIY Courses

Learn on your own time with our self-paced online courses.


Clients Include


What Our Clients Say:

"Thank you for all the leadership, coaching and value you’ve provided. I have no idea where we would be had we not started working with you but I know that we have gotten where we are because of it. ” - Max Lipset, CEO, The Power House

“The other owners and I truly appreciate everything you did for Bay West to improve on our culture, accountability and overall success of the organization. You were a big part in growing our organization into who we are today.” - Gene Kuppenbender, Owner, Bay West

Sue Hawkes

Sue is a keynote speaker, best-selling author, Expert EOS Implementer™, CEO of YESS!, and creator of the Five-Star Success System. She helps leaders build winning cultures where accountability thrives. Your people, purpose, and profit grow as a result.


If you’re wrestling with friction in your business, Sue will help you name it, face it, and solve it—for good.

More About Sue

YESS! 5 Star Success System

Whether you're looking to increase results for yourself, leadership team, or entire company, we have the training you need to succeed.

It's time to achieve the results you deserve.

Meet Our Team

Liz Brown

Director of Operations

Liz is a successful business leader who has been providing solid interpersonal skills, business analytics, financial management, human resource guidance, creative marketing and fundraising, and sustainable growth strategies to companies in the for-profit and non-profit arenas for over 28 years.


After running a company for several years, Liz is excited to join the YESS! team to support Sue and the business as we continue to grow! She lives in Maple Grove, MN with her husband, Rod. Together they have 5 children and 11 grandchildren and enjoy spending time with family and long motorcycle rides. Liz and Rod are avid football fans and follow several teams during the NFL season.

Ali Stieglbauer

Director of Client Services

Ali serves as Director of Client Services and has been with the company for over 10 years. She truly loves our YESS! clients and her favorite part of her job is getting to connect with our clients and find new ways to serve and support them.

A self-proclaimed “nerd,” Ali has loved building our online learning community and finding new ways to engage with our clients online. You’ll hear Ali as a guest on the Intentional Greatness® podcast and can read her insight as a co-author of Chasing Perfection. In her free time, Ali enjoys walking Lake of the Isles, reading, and checking out restaurants in Minneapolis.

Dan Hawkes

Expert EOS Implementer

Dan Hawkes is an Expert EOS Implementer® with extensive experience in numerous industries including retail, service, non-profit, manufacturing, healthcare, legal, financial, and the list goes on. His experience ranges from single point to multi-state organizations, from start-ups to 100 million dollars, and from five to 250 employees.


With over 35 years as an entrepreneur, Dan helps companies consistently grow their business and teams to market leadership while improving employee morale, employee retention, customer satisfaction, and building a more profitable company.

Cindy Hawkes

Technology Manager

Cindy is our I.T. Queen and EOS® Manager for Dan Hawkes and his clients. Every day Cindy brings her attention to relationships and detail to better our business. She has the answers, and if she doesn’t, she’ll find them!
Cindy’s expertise in computer science helps us find new ways to improve client experience and keep YESS! current. In her free time, Cindy enjoys her dogs, reading, traveling, and cooking.

Contact Us: info@sayyess.com | 612-701-5003

669 Winnekta Ave N, #204, Golden Valley, MN 55427

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