Ep. 461 - Driving Change: A New Era for Executives in Partnership

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command with Cameron Herold

Entrepreneurship, Business, Management, Careers

4.5 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 27 March 2025

⏱️ 38 minutes

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Summary

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron takes you on an exploration of a highly exclusive global network designed for those who are second-in-command within their organizations.

The vision behind this community is clear: creating a space where professionals in leadership positions can connect, collaborate, and learn from one another. With monthly events, both virtual and in-person, members get the chance to engage deeply with peers across industries, share challenges and insights, and ultimately, enhance both their personal growth and business performance.

You'll discover a dynamic environment where world-class content, real-world expertise, and a culture of accountability and support are at the forefront. Through various interactive formats, from member-led workshops to expert talks, this network fosters a unique atmosphere that encourages vulnerability, continuous learning, and strategic decision-making.

This episode emphasizes the importance of developing a strong partnership between the COO and CEO, fostering trust, and ensuring a unified vision for the future.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

Why the arrival of a new COO is a significant event, with ripples affecting employees, suppliers, and the CEO's role. (1:20)
The benefits of a well-executed onboarding process, building trust and understanding, and ensuring the COO can take over projects effectively. (8:20)
Why COO coaching needs to focus on their strengths and areas for improvement, with CEOs coaching the areas where the COO shows skill. (17:23)
The COO Alliance hosts monthly online events and two in-person events annually, including member presentations and deep discussions, with a focus on growth. (23:36)
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 in 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.
1:14.1	Okay, on today's episode, we're going to talk about onboarding the C.O.
1:18.0	How do you bring them into your organization in the most effective way?
1:21.8	What are the first 90 days like?
1:23.6	What should that CO or Second Command be doing in the first month that they're with you?
1:27.8	What should they be doing in the second month? What should they be doing in that third month?
1:31.1	How are you going to bring them into the organization so that you get the highest return on investment
1:35.8	so that you create the less pain in the ass? I call it the Pita Factor. And so that they don't upset
1:40.9	that Apple Cart because they're going to come in with lots of ideas and really want to get the ball rolling. There's a really great system that I'm going to talk about so that you can
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