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…

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  1. 1

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 16 days ago

    INSIGHTS by Mahesh Lanarol

    Likely audience: Senior executives

    2 shared topics

  2. 2

    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

  3. 3

    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. 4

    LinkedInMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    JOHN MAXWELL

    Likely audience: Learning and development professionals

    2 shared topics

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    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

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    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

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    Wes 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

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    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

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    Big 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

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    Chris’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

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    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

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    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

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    Productive 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

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    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

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    WoMakersCode30K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 15 days ago

    Receba conteúdos e novidades da WoMakersCode.

    Likely audience: Women in technology

    1 shared topic

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    In 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

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    Make 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

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    Lessons19K 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

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    Between 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

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    The 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

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    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

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    The 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

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    Tiffani 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

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    Democracy 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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