by Cameron Herold | Oct 15, 2020 | 2nd in Command, Coaching, COO, Good To Great, Mentoring, People, Performance, Productivity
Everyone focuses on CEOs, who’s helping COOs? As a COO you’re a true partner to your CEO. That puts you in a different and, sometimes, unusual place than any other C-level executive at your company. Being a vital partner to your CEO means you have to be at... 
by Cameron Herold | Sep 17, 2020 | 2nd in Command, Business, Communication, COO, Culture, Emotional Roller Coaster, Mentoring, People, Performance, Productivity
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,... 
by Cameron Herold | Apr 23, 2018 | 2nd in Command, Business, Coaching, COO, Culture, Good To Great, Hiring, Interviewing, People, Performance, Team Building
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... 
by Cameron Herold | Mar 19, 2018 | 2nd in Command, Business, Coaching, Communication, COO, Good To Great, Mentoring, Performance
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... 
by Cameron Herold | Mar 5, 2018 | 2nd in Command, Business, Coaching, Communication, COO, Good To Great, Mentoring
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?...
