Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief

Second in Command: The Chief Behind the Chief


Ep. 391 - Co-Founder & Integrator, BuildYourOrg, Chris Beer

June 25, 2024

Today's episode of the Second in Command podcast features a conversation between Cameron and Chris Beer, co-founder and integrator at BuildYourOrg, an organization that helps teams build, scale and grow through acquisitions.

During the conversation, they explore the fascinating dynamics of organizational leadership and the crucial roles that visionaries and their counterparts play. You'll discover the intricate balance required between a company's driving force and the practical implementation of their ideas. 

Gain insights into how a complementary partnership can propel an organization towards greater efficiency and innovation, particularly focusing on the unique challenges and advantages this dual-leadership structure offers.

Chris also offers practical tips on recruiting the right talent and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and adaptability.


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In This Episode You'll Learn:

  • The four readiness factors - financial, psychological, lifestyle, and unique ability - that visionaries must consider before bringing on an integrator. (24:44)
  • The importance of emotional readiness and the role clarity needed to create a successful partnership between a visionary and an integrator. (26:22)
  • How tools like the Colby profiles can help in identifying the different strengths and work styles of visionaries and integrators, and how they can improve team dynamics. (27:02)
  • Strategies for establishing a strong working relationship between visionaries and integrators, including shared language and redirecting end runs. (28:36)
  • Practical tips on how visionaries can identify and recruit the right integrator for their company, emphasizing the need for role clarity and honest self-assessment. (40:11)
  • And much more...


Resources:

Connect with Chris: Website | LinkedIn

Connect with Cameron: Website | LinkedIn

Get Cameron’s latest book “Meetings Suck: Turning One of The Most Loathed Elements of Business into One of the Most Valuable”

Get Cameron’s online course – Invest In Your Leaders

Mentioned in this episode:

COO Group Midroll

COO Alliance PREROLL


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