Want your CEO to actually read your emails? Master the art of concise communication. As a COO or second-in-command, you don’t have time for long-winded explanation, and neither does your CEO. In this episode of The Right-Hand Roadmap, Megan Long shares why brevity is an essential leadership skill in founder-led companies. You’ll hear real-life examples of communication failures and learn how to craft messages that get read (and acted on). If you’ve ever written a detailed email that went ignored, this episode is for you. You'll hear all about: 00:28 – Why conciseness is a must-have leadership skill 00:40 – A real-world example: The director with PhD-level emails 01:36 – The manager whose messages were unreadable walls of text 02:32 – Have you ever written an email that was ignored? Here’s why. 02:53 – The #1 rule of communicating with CEOs: Get to the point 03:05 – The power of clarity: Trial lawyers and plain English 03:28 – How to write emails your CEO will actually read 03:35 – Start with an executive summary (2-4 sentences) 03:47 – Use bullet points for key facts 03:58 – Cut the fluff: Eliminate filler words and phrases 04:39 – The golden rule: Give CEOs access to supporting details, but don’t make them hunt for the key takeaways Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen! OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode. Links mentioned in the episode: Second First Membership Second First One-on-One Coaching Second First on Instagram Second First on LinkedIn Megan Long on LinkedIn