Human Capital Leadership Evolving Your Team So That It Doesn't Need a "Tie-Breaker", with Cameron Herold
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May 7, 2025 
Join Cameron Herold, the "CEO Whisperer" and founder of the COO Alliance, as he shares his insights on transforming team dynamics. He delves into the importance of redefining identity beyond professional titles, using a memorable penguin-themed event in Antarctica as an illustration. Cameron emphasizes people-first leadership, highlighting empathy and personal connections in driving team morale. He champions collaborative decision-making to eliminate tie-breakers, fostering a culture of open dialogue and genuine care within organizations.
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Build Caring Unconscious Competence
- Leaders must develop the skill and commitment to genuinely care about their people.
- Practice respectful behaviors daily until caring naturally becomes unconscious competence.
Son's Lesson on Empathy
- Cameron's son gave money to a homeless man and later returned to give more after talking to him.
- This illustrated a profound lesson in empathy and leadership for Cameron.
Inject Fun Into Leadership
- Leaders can create a fun, engaging environment by simple actions like humor or silliness.
- Such behaviors boost workplace energy and make companies more enjoyable and productive.
