Blog Content for COOs & Leaders
Maximizing Efficiency and the Critical Role of Effective Business Operations
The importance of effective business operations Effective business operations are the backbone of any...
The Definable Responsibilities of a COO
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a critical member of the executive team, responsible for...
The Role of a COO: Unraveling the Secrets of Effective Business Operations
Running a successful business requires effective leadership and streamlined operations. And at the...
Startling Statistics About COOs…
Chief Operating Officers (COOs) play a critical role in organizations, and some statistics highlight...
The COO’s Network: Reporting Structure and Relationships Within a Company
The Chief Operating Officer (COO) plays a central role in a company's leadership, often acting as the...
COO vs. Other Leadership Roles: General Manager, Director, VP of Operations
The role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is often compared to other leadership positions within a...
The Career Path to Becoming a Chief Operating Officer (COO)
Becoming a Chief Operating Officer (COO) is a significant achievement that typically requires years of...
Comparing the Roles: CEO, COO, CFO, and Other Executive Positions
In the corporate world, various executive positions play critical roles in a company's success. Among...
Understanding the Role of a Chief Operating Officer (COO)
A Chief Operating Officer (COO) is one of the highest-ranking executive roles within a company,...
This “Unorthodox” Meeting With Your Team Every Month Can Get Them to Work As Hard As You Do (In Most Cases, Even More)
I still remember the scene. It was Las Vegas. I was here to meet someone who is a reader of my COO...
I Dare You to Do This:
Roger was the COO of a multi-national organization based in Vancouver. He is a 45-year-old leader who...
How Some Companies Hire Fewer People Yet Grow Faster
One of my COO Alliance members asked me this question: "This feels like a chicken and egg situation?"...
5 Proven Ways to Motivate Even The Dullest Employees
Keeping your team motivated will solve 99% of the team-related issues you face as a COO. How am I so...
The Complete New Employee Checklist. (Print This)
In the leadership development programs, I conduct for organizations as a part of their COO training......
Is Your Call Center Performing These 3 Crucial Activities?
I usually talk about leadership development, COO training, and the COO Alliance here. Yet, today I...
Are You Making These 3 Deadly Hiring Mistakes That Are Costing Your Company $17,023?
According to Business News Daily a bad hire costs an organization anywhere from $17,000 to $240,000....
The Reason Why Most To-Do Lists Suck PLUS What to Do About It
There you have it - a bright-colored sticky note. It has a list of things you need to get done....
This 5-word question can reveal any interview candidate’s real traits…
Mark was an accomplished COO of a reputable organization in New York. He was a typical high anxiety,...
How to Attract Top Talent Without Competing on Compensation
Attracting Top Tier Talent can be a needle in a haystack situation... Most of them are already in...
How To Set Expectations With New Employees
The best managers always know to set clear expectations for all of their employees, but especially...