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Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Ep. 423 - I Am Charles Schwartz Podcast: Focus and Flourish: Building Resilient Leaders in an Unstable Economy

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.51.6K Ratings

🗓️ 7 November 2024

⏱️ 13 minutes

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Summary

Today's episode of the Second in Command podcast is a recast of a conversation between Cameron and Charles Schwartz, host of the I Am Charles Schwartz podcast.

Throughout this fascinating conversation, Cameron and Charles dive into a refreshing perspective on navigating economic uncertainty and the mindset shifts that leaders can adopt to focus on what matters most. Learn the value of dialing in on core business fundamentals and concentrating on immediate, impactful actions rather than getting lost in the big-picture anxieties that many entrepreneurs face.

You'll discover the power of strategic simplicity, lessons from industry giants, and insights on how smaller businesses can apply similar principles. A few recommended reads and real-world strategies offer practical takeaways, underscoring the importance of focused leadership and clarity.


If you're interested in bolstering your leadership toolkit, this conversation offers inspiration and actionable advice to stay resilient and adapt, with recommendations on where to find more resources and training for 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:

  • Cameron's transition from 1-800-Got-Junk to publishing books, speaking globally, as well as starting an online course and a mastermind community. (3:44)
  • The importance of employee engagement, core values, and a vivid vision for a company's culture. (10:59)
  • The concept of situational leadership and the need for leaders to adapt their style based on the skills and confidence of their team members. (28:17)
  • Why leaders need to show appreciation for other teams while building a culture of collaboration and support. (41:06)
  • And much more...


Resources:

Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn

Get Cameron’s latest book "Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO"

Get Cameron’s online course – Invest In Your Leaders

Transcript

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0:00.0

I'm Cameron Harold, the founder of the Second in Command podcast. Really quick, before we jump into today's episode, you need to know about two important ways that we can help you and your company grow.

0:09.6

Number one, check out the CO Alliance. It's for CFOs, presidents, BPOps, or whoever is your company's second in command to the CEO.

0:18.3

The CO Alliance is the world's leading community for the second in command, and it gives CFOs the tools and connections to the CEO. The COO Alliance is the world's leading community for the second in command,

0:22.4

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

0:27.1

Head over to COO Alliance.com to learn more about our members and the results, the program,

0:32.3

and our 10x guarantee. If you qualify for membership, you can set up a complimentary call with

0:37.2

our team to discuss if it's right for you.

0:39.4

I'll tell you about number two in a bit. But first, let's start this week's episode.

0:44.0

Tom Peters, when he wrote in Search of Excellence back in the 80s, said that to be truly successful,

0:48.9

you have to be a monomaniac with a mission. So that's that true sole focus, right? That's where the real growth is going to

0:56.0

come from. And I think really good entrepreneurs can slow it down, take a breath, pull their team

1:02.0

together and say, you know what, we're not marketing to the whole world. Like if I ran a restaurant,

1:07.4

I got enough people like within view of this camera on my phone that I can mark it.

1:11.7

I'll just mark it to them.

1:13.0

And I would be successful.

1:19.6

Welcome to the Second in Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by

1:25.9

its founder, Cameron Harold. In the Second in Command podcast, we talked to top C.O. Alliance and brought to you by its founder, Cameron Herald. In the second in command

1:29.1

podcast, we talk to top COOs who share the insights, strategies, and tactics that made them the

1:35.5

chief behind the chief. And now, here's your host, Cameron Herald.

1:44.0

Today, I'm excited to share an excerpt from my recent appearance on the I'm Charles Schwartz

1:48.8

show, where we tackled some essential leadership strategies for unifying teams and thriving

1:53.8

amidst uncertainty.

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