Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief with Cameron Herold
Second in Command with Cameron HeroldWelcome 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
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 597 | Founded | 8 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EntrepreneurshipManagementBusiness | |||
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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!
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[1] A leadership-focused show featuring COOs and operations leaders who drive growth, scale, culture, and operational excellence in fast-moving organizations. Episodes spotlight practical frameworks for hiring, delegation, cross-border teamwork, AI enablement, and staying mission-driven while expanding into new markets. Notable throughlines include balancing founder relationships with CEO partners, building scalable systems, and keeping humans at the center of high-velocity operations. The format often blends personal origin stories with actionable tactics, making it useful for current and aspiring COOs, ops leaders, and founders aiming to scale responsibly.
[2] A standout angle is the emphasis on culture-first leadership, hands-on operati... more
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