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

Ep. 471 - The Growth Engine: Fueling Teams and Talent


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In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron discusses the complexities of building and optimizing a high-performing team while navigating the challenges of growth, leadership transitions, and strategic decision-making. 

You'll discover the importance of identifying key roles, leveraging technology, and ensuring that each team member brings measurable value. A candid exploration of industry pitfalls reveals the common struggles leaders face when dealing with unreliable service providers, ineffective hires, and the need for clear accountability. Throughout, the emphasis remains on cutting through the noise to build a strong, results-driven organization.  

You'll also get a behind-the-scenes look at an innovative hiring process that flips traditional recruitment on its head. Instead of relying on resumes and standard interviews, this approach puts candidates to the test with real-world assignments that showcase their skills, efficiency, and ability to think critically. A standout example demonstrates how one individual not only met expectations but exceeded them by incorporating AI-driven insights and delivering a polished, comprehensive strategy.


This episode is a reminder that, despite the weight of decisions and the complexity of business operations, the real goal is to enjoy the process.


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In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • Why hiring project managers as a "release valve" instead of training account managers to be self-sufficient is a flawed strategy.
  • The importance of having a leadership team that can implement and maintain systems and processes.
  • The value of celebrating people who notice inefficient systems and encouraging them to speak up.
  • Cameron's personal analogy about the pain of getting divorced to illustrate the importance of moving on quickly.
  • And much more...


Resources:

Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn

Get Cameron’s latest book "Second in Command: Unleash the Power of Your COO"

Get Cameron’s online course – Invest In Your Leaders



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