What every Company should have for Christmas – A Chief Operating Officer
Season’s Greetings to all my readers. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) position has emerged from the shadows as a fundamental role in getting things done. Tim Cook of Apple performed the role brilliantly supporting Steve Jobs in executing a brilliant vision....Scaling Businesses & The Allocation of Captal
I was recommended a great book to read by my friend Loren Carlson (Chairman of the Boston based CEO Roundtable) – The Outsiders by William N. Thorndike, Jr. subtitled, Eight Unconvential CEOs and Their Radically Rational Blueprint for Success. So you thought...The Internet has Brought Us What Not How
Be careful, as you run your businesses, manage your departments, drive new marketing campaigns, launch products or acquire other companies. There’s a little thought worth considering as we embrace the power of information at our fingertips. Are we being suckered...Where the CEO Spends Time is an Investment Decision
In a recent TEDx Beacon Street talk, Gail Goodman, CEO of Constant Contact referenced a great phrase – Where the CEO spends her time is an investment decision. The context of the comment was connected to the founder’s inability to scale and therefore lead their team...Does Your Leadership Have Legitimacy?
I love reading research studies that help me drive businesses forward. As a contract COO I’m always worrying how to optimize the performance of the team in a fun and productive way. Over the next few posts I’m going to dive into my favorite business authors...Operational Excellence For Exits
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