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Conflict Resolution for COOs

Conflict, by nature, involves emotions. The hardest part of dealing with conflict for a COO is untangling the emotions from the actual issue at hand. Often the way people feel about the problem is more important than the problem itself. Emotions can make much bigger...

How Being a COO is like Riding a Rollercoaster

No matter if you’re the COO of a small business or a huge one, it’s going to feel like a rollercoaster. Even if your business seems steady, there are always going to be ups and downs, either with the company or with getting your work done. Not to worry,...

Skills All Good Leaders Should Develop and Work On

A good leader is always working on themselves. Some skills, such as charisma and confidence, come naturally, but others can be learned. Not only can they be learned but a good leader will want to learn them. In fact, they never want to stop improving and growing their...

How Nonprofit Khan Academy Uses Corporate Tactics to Grow

Ginny Lee wasn’t sure she was made for the nonprofit world. In fact, it took her months to decide to join Khan Academy, which provides free micro-lectures to K-12 students and anyone who wants to learn. She had spent 17 years on Intuit’s leadership team,...

Why Strong Branding Matters

A strong company needs a strong brand. Your brand is what defines you as a company. It’s what makes you more than just the product (or service) you’re selling – it helps you share your story and paint a bigger picture for your target audience. Here...