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#45: Q&A: Early State Priorities, Scaling in Anticipation of Growth, and Employees That Just Don't Care

Get practical answers to questions COOs are asking—about SOPs, staffing ahead of growth, and managing disengaged employees. In this Q&A episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, Megan Long tackles real-world questions from second-in-command leaders navigating fast growth, resource constraints, and team dynamics. Whether you're wondering when to systematize your startup, how

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#43: Quarterly Planning Pre-Work

Prepare for quarterly planning with a structured prework process that ensures alignment, clarity, and execution for your leadership team. Quarterly planning isn’t just about setting goals—it’s about ensuring your company is focused, aligned, and equipped to execute effectively. In this episode, Megan Long breaks down the essential prework every second-in-command

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#40: Why Am I Becoming Less Confident Over Time?

Feeling less confident in your role as a Second-in-Command? Learn how the Dunning-Kruger effect impacts your leadership and how to overcome it. Ever feel like the more you learn, the less confident you become? You’re not imagining it. This is the Dunning-Kruger effect at work. In this episode, we break

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