Today's episode of the Second in Command podcast is a short excerpt from a conversation between Cameron and Charles Schwartz, host of the I Am Charles Schwartz podcast.
You'll discover why, in today’s world, leaders often find themselves unprepared for the essentials of their roles. While athletes receive specialized training for every aspect of their performance, leaders are rarely given the same coaching for fundamental tasks—like delegating, running meetings, and managing time effectively.
This episode shows that when leaders focus on strategic thinking and developing the people around them, they unlock significant potential, which fuels their organization’s growth from within.
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In This Episode You'll Learn:
- The importance of developing leaders who can scale with the company, beyond just using tools like Asana or ClickUp. (00:58)
- Why the primary role of a leader is to grow people and systems, rather than just focus on tasks. (2:21)
- How Cameron applies the concept of situational leadership in his work, such as focusing on different aspects of a podcast or team leadership. (6:03)
- The difference between experience and expertise, and why experience alone does not make someone an expert. (10:12)
- And much more...
Resources:
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Get Cameron’s online course – Invest In Your Leaders)
