How to set boundaries with your CEO to create a productive and balanced work relationship. At Second First, we know that managing the delicate balance between supporting a visionary CEO and maintaining your own work-life harmony can be tricky for seconds-in-command. In this week’s episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we

Take control of your weeks by designing the perfect schedule. Today we dive into practical strategies for taking back control of your time by creating the perfect weekly schedule. A schedule that not only aligns with your priorities but also helps you minimize distractions, maximize productivity, and avoid burnout. The

Lessons learned from a childhood business, and how they apply to partnerships as a Second-In-Command. In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we take a nostalgic trip down memory lane with Megan Long, as she shares the story of her very first business—Bodacious Beads—and the early lessons she learned about

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

Wrap-up of the 2024 Second First Exchange mastermind for Seconds-In-Command. At Second First, we recently wrapped up our highly anticipated 2024 Second First Exchange mastermind in Nashville, Tennessee. It was an incredible experience, bringing together Second-In-Command leaders from across various industries for two days of in-depth learning, sharing, and connection.

Navigating entrepreneurs that don't fit the stereotypes, reading recommendations, and the importance of a new leader's onboarding. In this quarter's Q&A episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we dive into the complexities that COOs and Seconds-In-Command often face when leading alongside non-traditional entrepreneurs. Not every CEO fits the visionary, fast-paced stereotype.