The Pocket COO alternatives: newsletters like it
24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as The Pocket COO (succession planning, nonprofit leadership and leadership development). The closest matches are INSIGHTS, Fireflies Arising and Govind Uvach. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.
Updated Nov 6, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology
About The Pocket COO
The Pocket COO publishes practical frameworks for nonprofit executive directors who need to translate strategy into daily execution. Issues cover succession planning roadmaps, operating systems that link annual goals to…
Full profile- 1
LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago
INSIGHTS by Mahesh Lanarol
Likely audience: Senior executives
2 shared topics
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LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 17 days ago
A weekly newsletter chronicling moments of inspiration from conversations, communities and collaborations.
Likely audience: Organizational leaders and executives
2 shared topics
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LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 20 days ago
I share management lesson from Indian Wisdom and something I know from the ocean of knowledge
Likely audience: Founders and CEOs
2 shared topics
- 4
LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago
JOHN MAXWELL
Likely audience: Learning and development professionals
2 shared topics
- 5Things you'll learn the hard way (but wish you didn't)145K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 5 days ago
From recent posts: This publication mixes live interviews with Substack creators and career experts against standalone essays on psychology and professional development. It targets writers and professionals seeking practical strategies…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 6Admired Leadership Field Notes122K subscribers
SubstackDaily · last post 3 days ago
From recent posts: Admired Leadership Field Notes publishes in-depth articles on leadership dynamics, team management, and organizational behavior for executives and managers. The content focuses on practical strategies for building…
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 7Wes Kao's Newsletter87K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 50 days ago
From recent posts: Wes Kao's newsletter delivers business essays on executive communication, marketing strategy, and leadership development. It targets professionals seeking career advancement and management skills, often blending…
Likely audience: managers seeking to improve influence
1 shared topic
- 8Lewis C. Lin’s Newsletter62K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: This publication mixes executive coaching case studies with data-driven business strategy articles focused on scaling revenue for major tech and travel companies. It targets professionals seeking practical frameworks…
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 9Big Think Business57K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Big Think Business publishes essays on leadership, psychology, and decision-making for professionals seeking practical strategies for workplace dynamics and personal growth. The publication mixes analytical articles on…
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 10Chris’s Substack50K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Chris Burkhard's Substack publishes weekly newsletters and podcast episodes focused on leadership strategy, personal productivity, and career development for entrepreneurs and managers. Content mixes articles on topics…
Likely audience: entrepreneurs
1 shared topic
- 11Superpowers with Sanyin41K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
From recent posts: Superpowers with Sanyin publishes leadership development columns and executive communication strategies for professionals in business and organizational management. The publication features practical advice on signaling…
Likely audience: Senior executives
1 shared topic
- 12Healthcare Leadership Review™37K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago
Strategic talent intelligence, leadership frameworks, and honest analysis for the people who run healthcare.
Likely audience: Healthcare executives
1 shared topic
- 13Productive Flourishing31K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Productive Flourishing publishes a mix of leadership strategy, organizational change tactics, and cultural commentary on AI and digital habits. The content targets leaders navigating restructuring, project management…
Likely audience: Team leaders
1 shared topic
- 14Leadership by 16Personalities30K subscribers
SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 3 days ago
Helping leaders master personality-driven leadership and lead teams that are more connected, effective, and happy at work.
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 15WoMakersCode30K subscribers
SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago
Receba conteúdos e novidades da WoMakersCode.
Likely audience: Women in technology
1 shared topic
- 16In The Making 27K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: In The Making is a business newsletter focused on leadership development, management skills, and organizational culture for managers and leaders. It publishes a mix of practical articles on communication and delegation…
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 17Make Better Strategy21K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 21, 2026
How Strategy Actually Works: Insights on strategy, strategic thinking, and strategic leadership — rigorous, grounded in practice, and written for leaders who want to make better strategy.
Likely audience: Executives
1 shared topic
- 18Lessons19K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 9 days ago
From recent posts: Lessons publishes a mix of career counseling, leadership strategy, and educational technology interviews alongside video compilations and course promotions. The publication targets professionals navigating midlife…
Likely audience: senior leaders
1 shared topic
- 19Between Systems19K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago
Figuring out how to manage culture, change, and conflict in the space between what was and what's next.
Likely audience: HR professionals
1 shared topic
- 20The Uncommon Executive18K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post 7 days ago
Leadership and career growth newsletter. Trusted by 30,000+ subscribers. By a former Chief Product & Technology Officer and Executive Coach from Silicon Valley.
Likely audience: Product managers
1 shared topic
- 21Fundable & Findable by Kevin L. Brown17K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
Too many nonprofits are unseen, unheard, and underfunded. To get funding, be fundable and findable. Trusted by 110,000 leaders on LinkedIn. 💪🏽💛
Likely audience: Nonprofit executives
1 shared topic
- 22The Conscious Leader16K subscribers
SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 16, 2026
From recent posts: The Conscious Leader publishes first-person narratives and coaching insights focused on the psychological challenges of engineering management, career transitions, and corporate culture. The publication targets…
Likely audience: leadership professionals
1 shared topic
- 23Tiffani Bova15K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago
Ranked for the last six years in the Top 50 Business Thinkers in the world by Thinkers50, Tiffani Bova is a thought leader who Forbes says “reshapes our perception of growth.”
Likely audience: Organizational strategists
1 shared topic
- 24Democracy Notes12K subscribers
SubstackWeekly · last post 6 days ago
From recent posts: Democracy Notes publishes weekly updates on philanthropy grants, foundation strategies, and civic sector job openings for professionals in the democracy and non-profit space. The publication also features occasional…
Likely audience: Philanthropy professionals
1 shared topic
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