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Feb 18th, 2025
Learn the key differences between an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, and COO, and how to maximize your partnership with a founder, featuring expert insights from Hallie Warner.In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we dive deep into the evolving roles of Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and COOs with Ha...
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Feb 11th, 2025
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 down how this ps...
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Feb 4th, 2025
Want to connect with top industry leaders and expand your executive network? Learn how to make high-impact connections and build relationships that open doors.As an executive, your network is one of your greatest assets. In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we dive into the art of strategic networking: how to co...
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Jan 28th, 2025
Discover how to reclaim 20% of your team’s time and master your digital tools with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer.In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we sit down with Shawn Lemon, founder of The Digital Organizer, to tackle the hidden costs of "digital chaos" in your organization. Shawn shares pr...
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Jan 21st, 2025
Simple yet powerful phrases to elevate your leadership, empower your team, and reclaim your time.In this episode, host Megan Long shares three essential phrases every COO or second-in-command should master. These tools are designed to grow your team’s problem-solving skills, build trust with your CEO, and help you mai...
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Jan 14th, 2025
Set realistic revenue goals for the year and create a strategic plan to hit them.In this episode, Megan Long breaks down the process of setting accurate revenue goals for your business. If you’re tired of arbitrary revenue targets, this episode will teach you how to evaluate your sales funnel, crunch the numbers, and ...
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Jan 7th, 2025
Discover how Second First designed and launched a membership model for COOs and Seconds-in-Command.In this behind-the-scenes episode, Megan Long pulls back the curtain on creating a professional membership program tailored for Seconds-in-Command of founder-led businesses. Learn how Second First transformed their maste...
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Dec 31st, 2024
Five "gifts" that are impactful ways to prioritize yourself and your growth in 2025.As the year winds down, we often focus on giving to others—but at Second First, we also encourage our community to invest in themselves. That’s why we’re excited to share the final episode of 2024, where we dive into five intentional g...
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Dec 3rd, 2024
Use the Three C's to unlock the COO's superpowers.In this special replay of a webinar presented to the Entrepreneur's Organization, Megan Long unpacks how to use the Three C's: Communication, Coaching, and Community, to unlock the power of a strong Second-In-Command. Whether you're a founder looking to level-up your l...
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Nov 26th, 2024
Answering your questions about measuring success, hiring a second-in-command, and the best tools to streamline operations.Feeling stuck in your role as a Second-In-Command? You’ve climbed as high as the org chart allows, achieved the “top” title in your company, and yet, the hunger for growth remains. In this episode,...
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Nov 19th, 2024
Break through your ceiling and reignite growth as a Second-In-Command.Feeling stuck in your role as a Second-In-Command? You’ve climbed as high as the org chart allows, achieved the “top” title in your company, and yet, the hunger for growth remains. In this episode, Megan Long dives into the unique challenges COOs an...
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Nov 12th, 2024
The personal journey behind Second First’s origin and how COO support systems changed everything.At Second First, we know that being a second-in-command in a founder-led business can feel both rewarding and isolating. Our CEO, Megan Long, knows firsthand the weight of responsibility that comes with such a role, and in...
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Nov 5th, 2024
Use these powerful AI prompts to streamline your work as a COO and enhance productivity.In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, we explore how ChatGPT and other AI tools can streamline various aspects of a COO’s day-to-day responsibilities, from high-level strategic planning to task-focused productivity. Using the ...
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Oct 29th, 2024
Learn six practical strategies to keep your focus on long-term success while managing daily demands.Being a COO or second-in-command in a founder-led company is no easy task. With so many day-to-day responsibilities, it's easy to lose sight of the bigger picture. That’s why in this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, w...
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Oct 22nd, 2024
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 ...
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Oct 15th, 2024
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...
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Oct 8th, 2024
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 unequal p...
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Oct 1st, 2024
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 imp...
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Sep 24th, 2024
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 d...
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Sep 17th, 2024
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 ...
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Sep 10th, 2024
Use Q4 strategically to set your company up for a successful next year with practical tips on operations, talent, finance, and business development.As we enter the final stretch of the year, it’s tempting to push through Q4 in a rush to hit annual goals. However, at Second First, we believe that Q4 is the perfect time...
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Sep 3rd, 2024
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 reco...
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Aug 27th, 2024
The Four Mandatory Meetings You Should Be Having as a Second-In-CommandIn 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 you...
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Aug 20th, 2024
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-w...
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Apr 30th, 2024
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...
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