CEOWORLD: The Founder’s Number Two: Why This Is the Hardest COO Role to Get Right

The COO role is difficult in any organization, but in a founder-led company, it comes with an additional set of challenges.

The company is often closely tied to the founder’s identity, which can make sharing authority feel more personal. At the same time, the COO needs enough legitimacy and decision-making power to do the job effectively.

In a new article for CEOWORLD magazine, our Founder and CEO, Stephen Miles, looks at the structural and relationship dynamics that shape these partnerships.