#20: Decode Your CEO: How an Entrepreneur Thinks
Understand and navigate your CEO’s entrepreneurial mindset and thinking habits. Entrepreneurs are fast-moving visionaries who thrive on risk, resilience, and a willingness to fail forward. They have a unique set of thinking patterns that can be confusing or even frustrating to more operations-minded executives. By recognizing, understanding, and appreciating these traits, you can find the […]
#19: The Four Mandatory Meetings
The Four Mandatory Meetings You Should Be Having as a Second-In-Command In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we dive into the four must-have meetings every Second-In-Command of a founder-led company should be scheduling. Megan Long explains how these meetings not only drive company success but also strengthen your role as a COO. These meetings […]
#18: Catch-Up From Summer Break: Behind the Scenes of Second First
We’re Back! Back from our summer break, host Megan Long fills you in on all of the exciting behind-the-scenes happenings at Second First, the company behind The Right-Hand Roadmap podcast! In this casual, chatty episode, you’ll hear all about: You’ll hear all about: 01:04 – The May launch of a Mastery class, our ten-week certification […]
#17: Reengaging Disengaged Leaders
Discover strategies to reengage disengaged leaders. In this episode, we’re taking a workshop-style approach to tackle the issue of disengaged leaders head-on. From identifying common reasons behind declining participation to offering actionable strategies for reengagement, we’ve got you covered. Whether it’s addressing managerial burnout, navigating the Peter Principle, fostering a compelling vision, or managing external […]
#16: Q&A: Compliance Risk, Finding Employment, & Feeling Held Back
Listener Submitted Q&A: Compliance Risk, Finding Employment, and Feeling Held Back. In this episode, Megan Long, your host and owner of Second First, dives into the second quarterly Q&A of 2024. Each quarter, we address pressing questions submitted by our listeners. From navigating regulatory challenges to strategizing career moves, we cover a wide range of […]
#15: Going Dark: Why We Ghost Our Boss
Understanding the Impact of Going Dark on Your CEO. In this episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on a common but often unspoken habit: the tendency for COOs and executives to disconnect from (or “ghost”) our CEOs. We know firsthand the challenges of navigating the fast-paced, world of reporting to an entrepreneur. But as crucial […]
#14: Financial Moves to Impress Your CEO
Financial Strategies to Impress Your CEO and Contribute to Your Company’s Bottom Line. In this episode we dive into some profit-adding financial moves that a Second-In-Command can make, even if they’re not a CFO. Together we cover identifying and eliminating waste, renegotiating vendor contracts, and addressing revenue leakage. These strategies can help plug the holes […]
#13: Avoid Burnout: The 7 Types of Rest
Navigating Burnout: Strategies for COOs and Second-in-Commands. In this insightful episode, we delve into the critical topic of avoiding burnout in the demanding role of a Second-In-Command. As COOs, our responsibilities often overwhelm us, leading to physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion. Host Megan Long shares her personal experiences with burnout and highlights the importance of […]
#12: You Are Who You Spend Time With
The Power of Proximity in Habits & Success. Inspired by a favorite read, “Atomic Habits” by James Clear, we discuss the impact of our social environment on our habits and success: the close, the many, and the powerful. Clear discusses how we tend to mirror the habits of those around us, particularly the “close” individuals […]
#11: Do You Need an EA or a COO?
Executive Assistant vs. Chief Operating Officer: When to Make the Leap. In today’s episode, we delve into a critical topic that often arises when scaling a small business: the distinction between hiring an Executive Assistant (EA) or a Chief Operating Officer (COO). This is a common conversation we have with founders navigating growth, especially as […]