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

Cameron Herold, an expert in building effective leadership teams, shares insights on hiring the right fit as the second-in-command. Topics include polarizing job postings, evaluating core behavioral traits, and spotting red flags during hiring. It also explores effective recruiting strategies and the importance of investing in team growth for improved company performance.

In today’s episode, Cameron talks to Raquel Izumi, PhD, who is COO at Vincerx Pharma. Raquel shares her remarkable career path and her transition from a science-oriented background to taking on a leadership role in the competitive biotechnology industry. She candidly shares about the company’s growth and challenges, including going public and navigating a stock […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In today’s episode, Cameron delves into the crucial role of the COO and introduces the COO Alliance, a community exclusively for COOs or second-in-command professionals. He also mentions the recent launch of The Ops Spot for operations professionals reporting to the COO. The discussion touches on the importance of CEOs understanding […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In today’s episode, Cameron talks to Rohit Sheth, the COO of GrowRev. Rohit and his brother Rohan have successfully built a thriving digital marketing agency with remarkable growth. Rohit discusses how GrowRev has achieved exceptional growth, the shift to managing their own marketing, sponsoring mastermind events, their unique internal culture, and […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In this episode, Cameron and Mike Arce, hosts of the GSD Show, take a deep dive into core values and their practical application in the workplace. Cameron introduces a powerful alternative to conventional vision statements by unveiling the concept of vivid visions. They explore the significance of categorizing tasks into four […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In this episode, we dive into a conversation with Johan Stoop, who shares insights from his experience at “Pause Breathwork,” a wellness company founded by Samantha Skelly. Johan discusses the importance of alignment within a leadership team and how it contributes to effective decision-making and growth. He also reveals the journey […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: Have you ever felt the need to crystalize your company’s future in a way that attracts the right people and resources while propelling you toward your goals? What if I told you there’s a game-changing concept that can make your vision a magnetic force for your business? In this thought-provoking episode, […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In today’s episode, Cameron talks to Andrew Cariboni, COO at Unbound Merino. Andrew discusses various aspects of his role as the second-in-command, including the company’s growth, his long-standing relationship with the CEO since childhood, hiring his spouse, dealing with cash flow challenges, and managing the company’s rapid scaling. The episode also […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In this episode, Cameron talks to Matthew Graham, COO of Fastgrowingtrees.com. He shares some funny yet effective marketing tactics that caught people’s attention. He recounts the time when Jeff Booth, CEO of BuildDirect, playfully used military helicopters for delivering construction materials instead of drones, leaving people in splits. Another successful campaign […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/ 

Share This Episode On: In this episode, Cameron Herold talks to Brian about the crucial stages of an entrepreneurial journey. As an experienced business mentor, Cameron sheds light on the different growth phases, from small startups to scaling with hundreds of employees. He emphasizes that finding the right second-in-command is pivotal for achieving strategic thinking […]Resources:Subscribe, Rate & ReviewI'd love you to subscribe to the podcast and leave an honest rating & review. This will encourage others to listen and grow as a community.YouTube - Second In Command Podcast - https://www.youtube.com/@secondincommandpodcast YouTube - Cameron Herold Leadership - https://www.youtube.com/@CameronHerold COO Alliance - https://cooalliance.com/ Cameron’s newest book - The Second In Command - https://a.co/d/287lESq Cameron’s Online Leadership Course - https://investinyourleaders.com/ch  Cameron’s Website - https://cameronherold.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/cameron_herold_cooalliance/