Ep. 485 - Empowering Leaders: The Role of Intuitive Hiring and Collaborative Growth

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

In today's episode of the Second in Command podcast, Cameron shares unconventional strategies for leadership, team building, and decision-making.

Throughout the conversation, he challenges traditional hiring methods, advocating for a deeper, more intuitive approach to evaluating potential team members. The discussion touches on the importance of behavioral assessments over standardized profiling tools, emphasizing the need for leaders to sharpen their ability to assess talent beyond surface-level metrics.

You'll learn about the complexities of organizational transitions, offering practical advice on maintaining stability and focus during times of uncertainty. Cameron highlights the necessity of clear communication, structured short-term planning, and fostering a culture of transparency to ensure alignment within a team.

With an emphasis on collaboration, adaptability, and intentional leadership, this episode will provide you with actionable insights you can apply immediately to strengthen your teams and organizations.

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In This Episode You'll Learn:

• The motivation behind the COO Alliance: the need for a community specifically for COOs and second-in-command roles.
• The benefits of attending in-person events, participating in monthly calls, and utilizing the member portal for resources.
• The value of the Colby profile for understanding and working with CEOs and other team members.
• Cameron's approach to interviewing and hiring, focusing on behavioral profiling and past performance.
• And much more...

Resources:

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