Diane Mentzer

You’re not really sure why, but progress is slowing. Your team's not functioning as well as they used to. And the line outside your door is getting longer every day. "We need a new system…or new people…or both!” That’s the typical CEO response. Maybe yours too. But that just keeps solving the symptom, not the real problem. Because until you create alignment at the top. It's like trying to drive a car with each tire pointed in a different direction. And while the process is simple, it does...

Because so much of what makes a great COO is rarely talked about, I developed a free 5-day email course to help you become the thought partner your CEO has always wanted...and the company desperately needs. Here’s what to expect: Day 1: Strengthen your relationship with your CEO. (Clarifying Communication) Learn how to build a mutually beneficial relationship with your CEO while maintaining professional boundaries. Because clear communication now beats months of treading on each other's toes....

A COO told me this recently. He is super frustrated because they are going to miss their targets, again. The CEO has been with the...