Cameron HeroldCameron HeroldFounder of the COO Alliance & Invest In Your Leaders Training

The COO’s Real Job? Make the CEO Shine (and Tell Them When They’re Wrong)

17 Jul 2025
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A German-language talk on what a COO actually does: make the CEO look good and push back when they're wrong. The role isn't about power or visibility, it's about keeping the organization sharp while the CEO sets the vision.

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