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

Second in Command with Cameron Herold
Leadership
COO Alliance
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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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Recent Guests

Jose Mejia
President and COO of Rapid SOS
Rapid SOS
Episode: Ep. 580 - Rapid SOS President & COO José Mejia - Why Every COO Needs a Merlin-Style Leadership Edge
Claudine Ripert
COO and co-founder of Critical Control Restoration
Critical Control Restoration
Episode: Ep. 579 - Critical Control COO & Co-Founder Claudine Ripert - Warning: The Critical Mistake Leaders Make in Crisis
Jared Orton
President of the Savannah Bananas, creator of Banana Ball
Savannah Bananas
Episode: Ep. 578 - Savannah Bananas President Jared Orton – How Fun Became the Ultimate Competitive Advantage
Skye Blanks
COO of International Council for Small Business (ICSB)
ICSB
Episode: Ep. 577 - International Council for Small Business (ICSB) COO Skye Blanks - How To Turn Any Vision Into a Successful Reality
Taylor McLemore
COO of Tilt, venture builder, scale operator
Tilt
Episode: Ep. 576- Tilt COO Taylor McLemore - How To Approach Leave Management and Organizational Performance
Selina Meere
Chief Operating Officer of Trevanna Tracks
Trevanna Tracks
Episode: Ep. 575 - Trevanna Tracks COO Selina Meere - How to Energize Culture and Deliver Reliable Results
Sheldon Cummings
Mailchimp Chief Operating Officer; formerly Intuit executive
Mailchimp (Intuit)
Episode: Ep. 574 - FAN FAVORITE | Mailchimp former Chief Operation Officer Sheldon Cummings – Watch How Resilient Leaders Win BIG Inside Corporate Giants
David Lee
Chief Operating Officer, WEBTOON
WEBTOON
Episode: Ep. 573 - WEBTOON Global CFO and COO David Lee - Why Most Leaders Play Small… and How to Escape
Sean Kim
President and Chief Product Officer at Kajabi
Kajabi
Episode: Ep. 572 - FAN FAVORITE | Sean Kim (HighLevel CPO, Former Kajabi President, Ex-Amazon, TikTok): Conquer Imposter Syndrome and Lead Powerfully

Host

Cameron Herold
Founder of the COO Alliance, a top business consultant, and best-selling author known for his expertise in exponential growth strategies for businesses.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 330 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 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 States2 years ago

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Ep. 580 - Rapid SOS President & COO José Mejia - Why Every COO Needs a Merlin-Style Leadership Edge
Q: What is the role of purpose in decision-making at Rapid SOS?
Purpose acts as a compass for decisions, especially when rapid action is required to save lives; leaders are encouraged to act decisively in alignment with that mission, even if imperfect about some choices.
Ep. 580 - Rapid SOS President & COO José Mejia - Why Every COO Needs a Merlin-Style Leadership Edge
Q: How does AI function as a Merlin-like partner within your organization?
AI is used to monitor cultural alignment, tailor communication to different personalities, and provide real-time insights to leaders and teams, augmenting human leadership rather than replacing it.
Ep. 580 - Rapid SOS President & COO José Mejia - Why Every COO Needs a Merlin-Style Leadership Edge
Q: What personal experiences shaped your approach to leadership and culture at Rapid SOS?
Jose Mejia describes a trajectory from Venezuela to executive leadership, emphasizing purposeful leadership, the Merlin analogy, and the importance of culture in enabling teams to perform under pressure, especially in safety-critical contexts.
Ep. 577 - International Council for Small Business (ICSB) COO Skye Blanks - How To Turn Any Vision Into a Successful Reality
Q: What have been some of the biggest highs in your position?
Speaking at the UN on youth entrepreneurship and contributing to the Global MSME Report, with tangible policy impact and adoption across countries.
Ep. 577 - International Council for Small Business (ICSB) COO Skye Blanks - How To Turn Any Vision Into a Successful Reality
Q: What systems help you stay connected with a globally distributed team?
He highlights Notion, stand-up rhythms, written tasks, and regular check-ins to maintain transparency and accountability across time zones.

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