Search Results for: why you should not have a president and coo

Don’t Design Yourself Out of Your Own Company Summary Insight: Don’t crown a COO just to “fix” the founder. That move creates confusion, not clarity. Scale with a smart structure, not a shortcut. Key Takeaways: A President/COO role often leads to power struggles, stagnation, or the founder’s quiet exit. Consolidating distinct functions—like Sales and Marketing or Product and Ops—cripples effectiveness.

I’ve been a business scaling coach for over a decade and in that time I have learned a lot. Some big wins, some battle scars, and a deeper appreciation for taking a systems thinking approach to growing companies. In  my coaching practice, I have a unique specialty area. I don’t specialize in a particular type of business or vertical niche.

It’s a Mutiny! Summary Insight: When a company breaks, don’t just blame the people—check the structure. This article unpacks the hidden design flaws behind Coinbase’s chaos and shows you how to avoid the same fate. Key Takeaways: Outdated President & COO structure disconnects the CEO from execution. Co-joining HR Admin with Culture & Talent creates internal conflict and confusion. Failing

The Machine that Builds the Machine Summary Insight: Building rockets is hard. Designing the machine that builds the rockets—the organization—is harder. This article reveals the first principles of scaling your business without blowing it up. Key Takeaways: Vision without organizational design is a rocket with no guidance system. Every failure is a signal—trace it back to structure, process, or people.