Decoding the CEO-COO Dynamic: The Seven Archetypes Defining the #2 Leader in Founder-Led Companies.
In this inaugural episode of “The Right-Hand Roadmap,” dive into the influential Harvard Business Review article, “Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer.” Uncover the intricacies of the COO role and identify seven archetypes that shape the #2 leader in founder-led companies. From “Executor” to “Heir Apparent”, host Megan Long guides COOs through self-reflection questions, providing actionable insights to optimize their role. Gain clarity on aligning strategy with operations, navigating co-leadership, and addressing potential blind spots in succession planning.
You'll hear all about:
- 00:49: Exploration of the COO's role in relation to the CEO as an individual and the origin of the seven COO archetypes.
- 01:55: Practical self-reflection questions for COOs based on their identified archetype.
- 02:57: Importance of clarity breaks and deep work days for effective leadership.
- 03:03: How the Executor runs a company to allow the CEO to focus on big-picture strategy.
- 04:41: Unpacking the Change Agent archetype and its strategic initiatives.
- 06:16: Insights into the Mentor archetype and its evolving role.
- 07:19: Understanding the Other Half archetype and its role in complementing the CEO.
- 08:51: Exploring the dynamics of the Partner archetype in co-leadership scenarios.
- 10:23: Insightful reflections for the Heir Apparent archetype and the importance of succession planning.
- 11:32: Discussion on the MVP archetype and key considerations for staying in the role.
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