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#48: De-Risking the Business as a Second-In-Command

Protect the business and your team by identifying and eliminating risk before it derails your growth. One of the most powerful (and often invisible) things you can do in this role is proactively de-risk the business. That means thinking ahead, planning for disruptions, and removing single points of failure that

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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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