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Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Ep. 394 - Q&A from CEOs & COOs: The Difference Between Operations Manager and Director

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 9 July 2024

⏱️ 9 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command, Cameron explores the intricate dynamics of executive leadership, focusing on the crucial interplay between two top roles in the corporate hierarchy. 

You'll learn how the complementary strengths and weaknesses of these roles can significantly impact a company's performance and strategic direction. 

Cameron offers real-life anecdotes and practical examples illuminating the nuanced responsibilities and expectations placed on these leaders, offering valuable insights into effective management and organizational success.

This episode offers a deeper understanding of how to cultivate a balanced and dynamic leadership team capable of navigating complex business challenges and driving growth.

If you've enjoyed this episode of the Second in Command podcast, be sure to leave a review and subscribe today!


In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • The differences between roles like Operations Manager, Director of Operations, VP of Operations, and COO. (1:22)
  • Why the COO's role can vary widely and should be tailored to the CEO's weaknesses and the company's needs. (2:21)
  • Examples of how different strengths in CEOs and COOs can create a balanced leadership team.  (4:14)
  • How the skills needed from a COO can change as the company grows and evolves. (4:14)
  • And much more...


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0:00.0

I'm Cameron Herald, the founder of the Second Command Podcast.

0:03.0

Really quick, before we jump into today's episode,

0:05.0

you need to know about two important ways that we can help you and your company grow.

0:09.0

Number one, check out the COO Alliance.

0:12.0

It's for C.O.

0:13.4

Presidents, BP Ops, or whoever is your company's second in command to the

0:17.2

CEO. The C.O. Alliance is the world's leading community for the

0:21.1

second in command command and it gives

0:22.8

COOs the tools and connections to grow themselves and the company.

0:27.2

Head over to C.O.Aliance.com to learn more about our members and the

0:30.8

results, the program, and our 10X guarantee. If you qualify for membership,

0:35.5

you can set up a complimentary call with our team to discuss if it's right for you. I'll tell you

0:40.0

about number two in a bit, but first, let's start this week's episode. So the

0:44.3

CEO has to be good at the stuff that the CEO sucks at and the stuff that drains

0:49.4

the CEO of energy. So if you guys want revenue to be a part of a COO's job you make it that way. But if you didn't hire for that then it doesn't necessarily mean that they're falling short because there's plenty of

1:03.4

COOs that don't have revenue reporting to them. I would say about 30% of the

1:08.8

COOs don't have revenue report to them, 30% don't have finance, 30% don't have IT. I have a lot of

1:15.3

COOs that have IT and finance report to them because they're more tech

1:18.4

centered. I have a bunch of CO Alliance members that are actually like former CAs or like finance people.

1:25.0

I can't even like I can read a balance sheet in a P&L but I would never want finance

1:30.0

reporting to me. The second in command podcast produced by the COO Alliance and brought to

1:42.0

you by its founder, Cameron Herald.

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