Somewhere along the line, not taking vacation time turned into a badge of honor. This is evident in all workers, but especially in COOs, CEOs, or even lower-level employees. At dinner parties, people brag about how much time they’ve banked up in vacation days,...
It takes time to hire new employees, time that a lot of business leaders don’t have. As a business leader, your time is valuable and hiring takes a lot of it. Are you spending hours sorting through hundreds of cover letters, applications, and resumes every...
Is your work culture the best it can be? As a COO, your answer is no. There should always be something you’re striving for, something that you can do to elevate your company. When discussing how to grow a business, Greig Clark once said, “Building a great...
Do you ever notice how the same people tend to talk a lot in meetings, and those who usually stay quiet nearly never speak up? Quiet COOs against vehemently outspoken CEOs are a common example of how communication can become lopsided in meetings even in the most...
The ability to listen is an important skill for everyone, but it is absolutely vital in a good leader. There are many important soft skills in business like empathy, creative thinking, and emotional awareness, but listening always comes out on top. Here are the...