Many people don't realize that chief operating officers are crucial in any organization. They often wear many hats to ensure that all parts work together to achieve goals.  And here's a fun fact: many influential chief operating officers started in completely unrelated fields! Are you curious to know if you have what it takes? Meet Lauren Davis, a chief operating officer at a hospital in Brownsville, Texas.  In this episode, she shares her journey and experiences after nine years in the field, starting as an administrative resident and progressing through various pivotal roles. Gain a comprehensive understanding of what it takes to be a successful COO, the challenges, rewards, the critical skills necessary to thrive, and so much more… FOLLOW US ON OTHER SOCIALS: 🎙 Podcast / https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/jobdictionary 🌍  Website / https://jobdictionary.com 🐦  Twitter / https://x.com/jobdictionary_ 📸  Instagram / https://www.instagram.com/jobdictionary/ 📱  TikTok / https://www.tiktok.com/@jobdictionary 👨‍💻  Linkedin / https://www.linkedin.com/company/jobdictionary/ 🎥  Facebook / https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557725591538 WHAT IS JOB DICTIONARY? Hey 👋 Job Dictionary is a free education platform showing you the 95% of jobs you’ve never heard of before, sharing in-depth interviews with professionals in a vast variety of fields, so you can see what the job is REALLY like through their personal experience and pick the best one for you. Visit jobdictionary.com to explore our vast selection of categories (launching this July 2024) and grab our Job Hunt Hacks to help you land your dream job. ⌚️Timestamps: 00:00 What do chief operating officers do? 04:29 Education requirements to become a COO 08:46 The daily tasks of COO 10:56 COO wears a lot of hats 16:03 The work lifestyle of a COO 20:02 What people overestimate about being a COO 22:18 Fastest way to become a COO 24:37 What it takes to be a successful COO 29:33 Recommended books to help you get started 31:38 Explore more job options at jobdictionary.com