Chief Operations Officer Archives

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,...

How to Successfully Map Out Your Hiring Process

Several years ago, I was mentoring Jason Lew, one of my clients who lived in Boston and was growing chain of bilingual preschools called Pine Village Preschool. He needed to hire twelve new teachers by the end of August. In our discussion I asked these questions about...

I Dare You to Do This…

I dare you. Today. Write down the TOP 1 thing that you NEED to get done. Then do it. Now. Get off of Facebook. Get off Twitter & LinkedIn & Pinterest. Stop replying to random emails. You’ll never get everything on your list done. However, IF you write...

Raise Your Goals – Empire State Building was Built in 419 Days!

Sharing is good. Sharing your ideas (and goals) with others is one of the best ways to make sure they come to fruition. Plan your work, and work your plan. Don’t set yourself up for low growth. You’re better than that. The COO Alliance is here to help...

Easy Steps to Turn PR Into a Profit Driver

When I say PR, what’s the first thing you think of? Is it significant companies trying to cover their butts like BP after the Gulf oil spill? Is it brands doing crazy things like jumps from space to get attention? Is it spin doctors trying to hustle the masses?...