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Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold

Second in Command with Cameron Herold
Leadership
COO Alliance
Company Culture
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Artificial Intelligence
Leadership Development
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Attention Deficit Disorder
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E-Commerce

Welcome to the “Second in Command” Podcast hosted by Cameron Herold, brought to you by the COO Alliance, where top-level COOs share their insights, tactics, and strategies that made them the Chief Behind the Chief. Cameron Herold founded the COO Alliance with one simple goal in mind: to provide COOs with the same professional development and growth opportunities CEOs have enjoyed for many years. C... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it take to build a global team from scratch when a pandemic hits weeks into your new job?

In this episode, our co-host, Lindsay Smith, sits down with Awa Kone, Head of Finance at Caliza. Awa previously served as COO of Corridor and as glob... more

What does it take to go from Chief of Staff to running your own business unit before turning 30?

In this Fan Favorite episode, Cameron Herold sits down with Melisa Tokmak, former General Manager of Document AI at Scale AI and now founder of Netic, t... more

What does it take to keep a brewery's supply chain running when a hurricane floods it six feet deep, four days after you start the job?

In this episode, Lindsay Smith sits down with Tom O'Connell, Chief Supply Chain Officer at New Belgium Beer. Tom ... more

Ep. 608 - FAN FAVORITE | YPO President and COO Sean Magennis - Lead With a Servant's Heart

What does it take to lead an organization of 27,600 CEOs across 135 countries while still leading with a servant's heart?

In this Fan Favorite episode, Camer... more

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Awa Kone
Global operator and Head of Finance at Caliza; former COO at Corridor; former Global Head of Operations at Flutterwave
Caliza; Flutterwave; Corridor
Episode: Ep. 611 - Caliza Head of Finance Awa Kone - Make Sure Success Does Not Become Failure
Melisa Tokmak
General Manager, Scale AI Document AI
Scale AI
Episode: Ep. 610 - FAN FAVORITE | Scale AI General Manager Melisa Tokmak - I Don't Want a Ladder, I Want an Elevator
Tom O'Connell
Chief Supply Chain Officer, New Belgium Beer
New Belgium Beer
Episode: Ep. 609 - New Belgium Beer Chief Supply Chain Officer Tom O'Connell - We're a Human Powered Business
Sean Magennis
President and Chief Operating Officer of YPO
YPO
Episode: Ep. 608 - FAN FAVORITE | YPO President and COO Sean Magennis - Lead With a Servant's Heart
Nick Murphy
Chief Operating Officer
Optomi Professional Services
Episode: Ep. 607 - Optomi Professional Services COO Nick Murphy - Our People Are Our Inventory
Laurie Aaron
Author of Who Has Your Back, expert on the Chief of Staff role
Author, Speaker
Episode: Ep. 606 - Arron Coaching Founder Laurie Aaron - Speak Yourself Into the Room
Mike Fedorov
COO of Applied AI Labs
Applied AI Labs
Episode: Ep. 605 - Applied AI Labs COO Mike Fedorov - Autopilot Is the Enemy of Excellence
Sameer Kazi
President of ActiveCampaign
ActiveCampaign
Episode: Ep. 604 - FAN FAVORITE | Former ActiveCampaign President Sameer Kazi - The Financial Skill Most Leaders Skip
Conner Hackett
GM of Stemple Creek Ranch and Meat Company; fifth-generation rancher
Stemple Creek Ranch and Meat Company
Episode: Ep. 603 - Stemple Creek Ranch GM Conner Hackett - How to Turn One Product Into Five Revenue Streams

Hosts

Cameron Herold
Host of The Second in Command podcast
Lindsay Smith
Co-host of the Second in Command Podcast

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 334 ratings
  • I listen every morning

    This is my new way to start the day! I make sure to bring my headphones to the gym just to listen to this podcast. I've even started following some of the people that have been on this podcast. Super useful information and great energy!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Brent John8
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I look forward to each podcast and am always inspired. Cameron Herold is a great Communicator, leader and puts heart and soul in each podcast!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tonyc6205
    United States3 years ago
  • Listen now!

    The best, simply the best. Cameron Herold knows what he's talking about and his passion shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rok986
    United States3 years ago
  • New listener

    can't get enough. I have listened to you before many times.. but never thought to look for a podcast. duh.. thanks for all your work making a podcast worth listening too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smith Fawkes
    United States3 years ago
  • Great podcast!

    I love these podcasts! Very informative and motivating. I personally love listening to them on my runs!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Johnson734
    United States3 years ago

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Highly actionable frameworks for scaling and leadership.
Honest, no-nonsense coaching with real-world stories.
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Ep. 607 - Optomi Professional Services COO Nick Murphy - Our People Are Our Inventory
Q: How do you balance priorities between Optomi and Provalis on a daily basis?
He describes a shared mission across both brands, tactical prioritization through cross-functional collaboration, and a focus on community impact to bridge the two cultures.
Ep. 606 - Arron Coaching Founder Laurie Aaron - Speak Yourself Into the Room
Q: How should the Chief of Staff and the CEO handle tough feedback or disagreements?
Disagreements should happen privately and thoughtfully, with clear context and options, ensuring the CEO time is used efficiently and decisions are made with the right pressure and timing.
Ep. 606 - Arron Coaching Founder Laurie Aaron - Speak Yourself Into the Room
Q: What should a CEO focus on in the first 90 days with a Chief of Staff?
Set clear expectations, establish the handshake arrangement, and align on communication styles and decision-making protocols to ensure the Chief of Staff can begin driving the CEO's priorities from day one.
Ep. 606 - Arron Coaching Founder Laurie Aaron - Speak Yourself Into the Room
Q: Where do you find a Chief of Staff and what background suits them best?
Chiefs of Staff often come from strategy, operations, or business operations backgrounds, rather than purely administrative paths, and it helps if they understand the broader landscape of the business and its culture.
Ep. 604 - FAN FAVORITE | Former ActiveCampaign President Sameer Kazi - The Financial Skill Most Leaders Skip
Q: Why did you decide to join ActiveCampaign, and what made them reach out to you?
He describes his interim CEO experience, the company's growth trajectory, and a strong cultural and strategic fit with his background, which led to a productive partnership with Jason and the team.

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This show centers on COO leadership, organizational scale, and operational execution. Episodes frequently explore how to align a growing company around clear visions, robust processes, and healthy leadership dynamics, with topics ranging from realigning talent and avoiding burnout to building multi-brand platforms, AI-enabled operations, and high-growth strategies in healthcare, fintech, and tech. Noteworthy are candid deep-dives into founder-operator dynamics, practical playbooks for scale, and stories of turning ambitious plans into disciplined results. The format consistently emphasizes actionable frameworks, candid leadership lessons, and pragmatic advice for COOs and other senior operators seeking to drive sustainable growth.

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