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One Second by How to be Second
Hey, this is Nathan Young, founder and Author of How to be Second, and this is One | Second, a conversation between two people with wildly different identities where we’re exploring how we’re different while embracing that we’re better, together.
In our vernacular at H2B2, I am a Second, and my co-host Aramondo Davison is what we call a "Natural 1iC".
What's a Second? “Seconds” (people with this identity) are people who tend to have ALL of a long list of natural tendencies, all bundled into one person, like: team focused, inspired by the needs of others, collaborative, high willingness to serve, seeks alignment, sees in implications, and understands systems.
Common roles they find themselves in might be: The right hand, the glue, the everythinger, the tig-tig saya, admin, Second in Command, COO, Chief of Staff, Manager, Integrator, President.
What's a 1iC? People with this identity seem to have grandiose ideas on the daily, dreamer, visionary, tip of the spear, ceo, etc
One Second by How to be Second
Latest Episodes
What Have You Gotten Wrong About People? How Fast Do You Forget Ideas? - One Second by How to be Second
Nathan and Mondo unpack how what we need from the people around us can change over time, from Nathan realizing that process problems are often people problems, to Mondo discovering that the external wins he once chased were really a search for ...
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Why Do We Have to Do Everything? Does Loyalty Ever End? - The One Second Podcast by How to be Second
Nathan and Mondo unpack the pressure to be able to do everything, from Nathan’s instinct to say “I can do that” as a source of safety and opportunity, to Mondo realizing that being capable of something doesn’t mean it’s his calling. Along the w...
How do we safely kill ideas? How do you handle uncertainty?- One Second by How to be Second
Nathan and Mondo unpack the delicate balance of challenging ideas without discouraging the person behind them. From building trust through honest "yes, no, maybe" conversations, to exploring how uncertainty, risk tolerance, and even personal he...
What is your most valuable currency? What strength causes tension?- One Second by How to be Second
Nathan and Mondo unpack the currencies that guide their decisions, from Nathan walking away from a life-changing business deal that conflicted with his values, to Mondo choosing love and discernment over an opportunity that promised financial g...
What is a dreamer? When is something done?- One Second by How to be Second
Nathan and Mondo explore what it feels like to be the person who sees a future no one else can yet imagine. Mondo shares the weight and responsibility of carrying a vision that feels bigger than himself, while Nathan reflects on the role of tra...