The Vice Vice--Five Reasons You or JD Might Hate Your Number 2 Job
Many executives and high performers land in top-tier roles — but not the top role — and feel stuck, undervalued, or exhausted.
In this solo coaching episode, Ben lays out the five most common reasons professionals resent their number 2 position and how to assess whether to stay, move up, or move on. It’s a must-listen for anyone who’s feeling the squeeze of leadership but missing the freedom of the top seat.
Chapters
00:39 – Are you stuck in a number two job?
01:42 – What is “the vice” for high-level leaders?
03:00 – Meet JD: a real-life VP stuck in a vice
04:00 – No. 1: Does your organization’s mission align with your values?
06:00 – No. 2: Your boss’s program and personality make or break your role 08:00 –
No. 3: Role clarity, autonomy, and meaningful work
10:00 – No. 4: Is there a real path to promotion?
12:09 – No. 5: Compensation and perks — in the right place
13:40 – Why compensation comes last (not first)
14:00 – Wrap-up: How to flip your vice into a SuperPumped life
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