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Listen "#24: Take Your CEO/COO Partnership to the Next Level"
Episode Synopsis
Unlock the full potential of your CEO/COO partnership with communication, coaching, and community.
We recently launched our Partnership Alignment Checkup, a quiz designed to help you understand where you stand in your CEO/COO relationship. Whether you’re in lockstep with your CEO, have a solid foundation that needs improvement, or are struggling to align, this tool provides valuable insights to help you strengthen that bond. From there, we offer practical advice on improving communication, coaching each other for better clarity, and seeking community support from peers in similar roles. Together we cover the Three C's—the three key factors—communication, coaching, and community—that can take your partnership to the next level.
You'll hear all about:
00:37 – How to assess your relationship with your CEO using the new "Partnership Alignment Checkup" quiz available on the Second First website.
01:16 – Possible outcomes from the quiz: You’re either in lockstep, have a solid foundation with room for improvement, or need significant alignment.
01:58 – The role of the COO as a "force multiplier" and how the relationship with your CEO impacts your effectiveness.
02:26 – Introduction to the "Three C's" of improving your partnership: Communication, Coaching, and Community.
02:51 – Rapid-fire communication tips, including setting big-picture one-on-ones, creating a shared idea list, and documenting roles and responsibilities.
04:19 – Coaching: How repeating back what your CEO says can improve clarity and alignment.
05:06 – Understanding different priority systems and working together on what’s urgent vs. important.
06:14 – Why exploring leadership and executive coaching can help bridge the gap between vision and execution.
06:44 – Community: The importance of having peers in your vertical and connecting with other seconds-in-command for support and insight.
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Partnership Alignment Quiz
We recently launched our Partnership Alignment Checkup, a quiz designed to help you understand where you stand in your CEO/COO relationship. Whether you’re in lockstep with your CEO, have a solid foundation that needs improvement, or are struggling to align, this tool provides valuable insights to help you strengthen that bond. From there, we offer practical advice on improving communication, coaching each other for better clarity, and seeking community support from peers in similar roles. Together we cover the Three C's—the three key factors—communication, coaching, and community—that can take your partnership to the next level.
You'll hear all about:
00:37 – How to assess your relationship with your CEO using the new "Partnership Alignment Checkup" quiz available on the Second First website.
01:16 – Possible outcomes from the quiz: You’re either in lockstep, have a solid foundation with room for improvement, or need significant alignment.
01:58 – The role of the COO as a "force multiplier" and how the relationship with your CEO impacts your effectiveness.
02:26 – Introduction to the "Three C's" of improving your partnership: Communication, Coaching, and Community.
02:51 – Rapid-fire communication tips, including setting big-picture one-on-ones, creating a shared idea list, and documenting roles and responsibilities.
04:19 – Coaching: How repeating back what your CEO says can improve clarity and alignment.
05:06 – Understanding different priority systems and working together on what’s urgent vs. important.
06:14 – Why exploring leadership and executive coaching can help bridge the gap between vision and execution.
06:44 – Community: The importance of having peers in your vertical and connecting with other seconds-in-command for support and insight.
Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts
Click Here to Listen!
Or Watch on Youtube
If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Partnership Alignment Quiz
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