There is a direct correlation between the level of success a company can achieve and the quality of the relationship between the CEO and the second-in-command (2iC) (aka COO, President, VP, Director).
Why? Because, the big idea, creative, inventive people who start and lead companies usually don’t have the system and detail skills required to fully bring their visions to life. In fact, the work of running day-to-day operations often drains them.
Similarly, the majority of people filling the 2iC role have no desire to one day take over as CEO. They like being the behind-the-scenes person who brings the vision to life.
And while the power for exponential growth is in the differences between these two leaders, these differences also lead to frustration and communication challenges.
So what’s a CEO to do?
The first step is to recognize the importance of... continue reading
Achieve new heights, partner with your COO - by Diane Mentzer
CEOWORLD Magazine
September 9, 2024