#1: Which of the Seven Types of COO Are You?

Learn the seven types of COO, and receive reflection questions for each type to optimize your role.

In this inaugural episode of "The Right-Hand Roadmap," dive into the influential Harvard Business Review article, "Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer." Uncover the intricacies of the COO role and identify seven archetypes that shape the #2 leader in companies. From "Executor" to "Heir Apparent", host Megan Long guides COOs through self-reflection questions, providing actionable insights to optimize their role. Gain clarity on aligning strategy with operations, navigating co-leadership, and addressing potential blind spots in succession planning.

You'll hear all about:

• 00:49: Exploration of the COO's role in relation to the CEO as an individual and the origin of the seven COO archetypes.
• 01:55: Practical self-reflection questions for COOs based on their identified archetype.
• 02:57: Importance of clarity breaks and deep work days for effective leadership.
• 03:03: How the Executor runs a company to allow the CEO to focus on big-picture strategy.
• 04:41: Unpacking the Change Agent archetype and its strategic initiatives.
• 06:16: Insights into the Mentor archetype and its evolving role.
• 07:19: Understanding the Other Half archetype and its role in complementing the CEO.
• 08:51: Exploring the dynamics of the Partner archetype in co-leadership scenarios.
• 10:23: Insightful reflections for the Heir Apparent archetype and the importance of succession planning.
• 11:32: Discussion on the MVP archetype and key considerations for staying in the role.

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Links mentioned in the episode:

• HBR: Second in Command: The Misunderstood Role of the Chief Operating Officer
• "Make the Noise Go Away: The Power of an Effective Second-In-Command" by Larry G. Linne 
• "Rocket Fuel" by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters
• Second First Membership
• Second First One-on-One Coaching
• Second First on Instagram
• Second First on LinkedIn
• Megan Long on LinkedIn
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