Ep. 459 - The Art of Selecting a Second-in-Command that Drives Growth

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 20 March 2025

⏱️ 19 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron explores a pivotal leadership decision that can transform the way businesses operate, grow, and scale.

Every visionary leader reaches a point where their plate is too full, their time too stretched, and their focus divided. But the key to overcoming this challenge isn't just about delegation—it's about finding the right person to step in and elevate the entire organization. You'll discover a powerful framework that helps leaders assess their strengths, pinpoint their most valuable contributions, and identify the gaps that need to be filled to create a thriving, well-balanced team.

However, bringing in the right support isn't as simple as hiring another executive. It requires deep self-awareness, a clear understanding of what drives energy and productivity, and a willingness to relinquish control in areas that may not align with a leader’s true strengths. Cameron reveals a proven system for breaking down tasks, uncovering unique abilities, and strategically redistributing responsibilities to unlock greater efficiency and momentum.

This episode shows why having a trusted partner in the business—someone who balances vision with execution and provides both challenge and support—can be a game-changer.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

The importance of self-reflection for CEOs to understand their skills and needs before hiring a COO.
Insights from Jim Morrisroe, CEO of 15Five, on the importance of having a reliable and supportive COO.
Why a COO should be the CEO's built-in support network, handling disruptions and providing stability.
Why finding the right COO can amplify and ignite the CEO's potential, leading to rapid growth and productivity.
And much more...

Resources:

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Get Cameron’s online course – Invest In Your Leaders

Transcript

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Cameron Harold, the host of the Second Command podcast. Before we dive in, there's something you need to know.
0:05.5	If you're a C-O-O-V-P operations or you're in any role where you're the second-in-command to the CEO,
0:12.1	the C-O Alliance is the place for you. If you're the integrator to the visionary, you're going to want to join us.
0:18.4	The C-O Alliance is the world's leading community for the second command.
0:22.4	We've had over 500 members like you join from 17 countries to grow their skills,
0:27.6	connections, and confidence.
0:29.1	You'll get the tools, friendships, and a 10x guarantee to ensure that you get your
0:33.6	money's worth.
0:34.6	Go to COOalliance.com to learn more and see if you qualify.
0:39.0	You can even book a free call with our team to ask questions. Now let's jump into this week's
0:43.3	episode.
0:49.7	Welcome to the Second and Command podcast, produced by the C.O. Alliance and brought to you by its founder, Cameron Harold.
0:58.2	In the Second in Command podcast, we talk to top COOs who share the insights, strategies, and tactics that made them the chief behind the chief.
1:07.4	And now, here's your host, Cameron Harold.
1:14.8	Thank you. And now, here's your host, Cameron Herald. All right, so on today's episode, we're going to talk about why do you hire a CIO?
1:19.2	Why do you need that second in command?
1:21.0	What's the real leverage that you're going to get as that CEO inside of the company?
1:25.5	What kind of leverage should you expect? What are the key
1:29.1	reasons for bringing one into the company? When do you bring one into the organization? We'll do a
1:33.5	really deep dive around that. You're going to love this content. And you can also share this content
1:37.3	from our Second Command podcast to YouTube channel, as well as anywhere that you listen to podcasts.
1:42.7	We'll see you on the inside.
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