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Mel Mathews shares her journey to becoming Chief of Staff at Performance Architects, highlighting the importance of networking and professional conduct. She talks about working closely with co-founders on growth strategies and conducting an anonymous engagement survey to gather employee feedback on PTO policies. Mel emphasizes the need for clear role definitions and the value of institutional knowledge when recruiting for leadership positions.
Performance Architects' WebsiteClarity Call with Emily
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Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Get in touch with Emily:Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:33 Mel's Career Journey
02:01 About Performance Architects
03:53 Role and Responsibilities of a Chief of Staff
04:36 Autonomy and Trust in Leadership
07:19 Returning to Performance Architects
16:25 First 60 Days as Chief of Staff
23:17 Advice for Executives Hiring a Chief of Staff
28:30 Favorite Aspects of Being Chief of Staff -
Emily offers three practical tips for ensuring your work meets your boss's needs: ask for clarification at the start, paraphrase the request back, or complete a small part of the task and check in. She discusses the benefits of asking for context, outlining steps, and presenting initial thoughts.
Clarity Call with Emily
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Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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00:52 Tip 1: Ask for Context (āWhat are you going to use this for?ā)
01:30 Tip 2: Paraphrase and Outline Steps
04:04 Tip 3: Do a Small Portion First -
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Emily speaks with cybersecurity expert Terry Zimniak about balancing security spending with business development and the importance of penetration testing and backup plans. Terry shares insights from his shift from technical roles to overseeing security, including how strategic partnerships like Ascension Healthās acquisition come with risks. They also discuss the role of frameworks like NIST CSF and the growing threat of AI in phishing and deepfake scams.
Terry Zimniak's WebsiteCybersecurity Frameworks and Guides:
Links Mentioned:ā¦ NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Clarity Call with Emily
ā¦ FTC Cybersecurity Guidance for Small Businesses
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:25 Meet Terry Zimniak: Cybersecurity Expert
00:46 Journey into Cybersecurity
03:25 Balancing Security for Small Businesses
05:58 Compliance and Risk Management
16:50 Business Resiliency and Cybersecurity
26:42 AI and the Future of Cybersecurity -
Emily talks about the concept of "currency" in different work roles, sharing an example of a new Chief of Staff who had to shift her focus from production numbers to building relationships and culture. She explains that understanding and using the right currency, like relationships for a Chief of Staff or time and focus for an executive team, adds value to the role. Emily encourages listeners to identify and possibly change their own "currency" to better serve their team and company.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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00:25 Understanding Your Currency
02:12 Evaluating and Adapting Your Currency
03:02 Conclusion and Call to Action -
Brandy Willis talks about her journey from Executive Assistant (EA) to Chief of Staff, managing various responsibilities across nine companies. She explains the importance of building strong relationships and handling different personalities, especially with her principal and his wife. Specific examples include overseeing government contracts, managing financials, and balancing personal tasks.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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00:45 Meet Brandy Willis: From EA to Chief of Staff
01:53 Managing Nine Companies
05:19 Daily Operations and Prioritization
10:29 Supporting the Principal and His Wife
14:40 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff -
Emily sits down w/ her co-authors, Ed Barton and Rory Liebhart to talk about their new book, āOn-Ramp to Exit: Your Guide to the Complete Private Equity Experience.ā
They explain what private equity is (and what it is not - hint: venture capital), how private equity influences business operations, with examples like increased reporting for CEOs and CFOs. Rory and Ed also talk about private equity's networking benefits, how partnerships help companies grow, and potential access to future investments.
00:23 Meet the Guests: Ed Barton and Rory Liebhart00:51 The Story Behind the Book
04:28 Understanding Private Equity
07:05 Navigating the Private Equity World
17:58 The Role of CEO and CFO in PE Partnerships
22:47 The PE Experience: Challenges and Opportunities
29:10 Success Stories and Lessons Learned
34:02 The Future of Private Equity
36:39 Conclusion and Book Release Information
WHO AM I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. Learn more at: www.nextlevel.coach -
Emily discusses a key technique for framing conversations around what's important to the listener. She shares examples like tying a CEO's concern for profit margins to an Operations SOP or a strategic hire's impact on revenue. Emily also covers how to approach a first-time CEO who's micromanaging.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
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Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want. -
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily Sander sits down with Jessica Gonzalez, President of Happen Ventures, and her Chief of Staff, Ivan Rangel.
Happen Ventures' WebsiteConnect with Jessica Gonzalez on LinkedInConnect with Ivan Rangel on LinkedInClarity Call with Emily
Jessica and Ivan share the inspiring journey of Happen Ventures, a reuse-first company born out of the challenges presented by COVID-19. They discuss their rapid scaling during the pandemic, their operational strategies, and the innovative programs they're implementing to divert waste from landfills to communities in need.
Additionally, they highlight their approach to team building, internal promotion, and how they maintain a culture of trust and accountability.
Jessica dives into the invaluable benefits of having a Chief of Staff, emphasizing the unique relationship dynamics, the importance of mutual trust, and how this role has allowed her to balance work and personal life better. She also provides insights into what qualities to look for in a Chief of Staff and the significance of treating them as a key partner in the business. Tune in to learn how they are driving impactful change in sustainability and business leadership.
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:40 Jessica Gonzalez: Founding Happen Ventures
02:48 Ivan Rangel: Journey to Chief of Staff
04:44 Operational Strategies and Team Dynamics
19:09 Empowerment and Trust in Leadership
19:40 The Unique Role of a Chief of Staff
23:04 Building a Strong Principal-Chief of Staff Relationship
32:10 Promoting from Within and Valuing Hard Work -
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily dives into how to set SMART communication goals that are specific and measurable to foster better communication and engagement among team members. She provides clear goals and communication objectives with real examples, such as enhancing public speaking skills through Toastmasters and improving internal communications strategies to boost employee engagement. Chiefs of Staff and other leaders will learn how to effectively roll out company-wide updates, ensuring that the target audience receives the message clearly. By focusing on specific goals and measurable outcomes, Emily explains how to achieve better communication and effective public relations within the team.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:08 Defining Good Communication Goals
00:28 SMART Goals Framework
01:24 Focusing on Controllable Inputs
02:20 Example 1: Public Speaking
05:03 Example 2: Internal Communication
08:43 Example 3: Social Media Presence
11:27 Helping Team Members with Communication Goals -
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Chief of Staff Selina shares her transition from People Operations Manager to Chief of Staff at Baobab Consulting, emphasizing work-life balance and mental well-being in the workplace. She discusses the company's mission to change narratives about Africa and the importance of communication, whether that's adapting to cultural differences or managing a global remote team. Selina also touches on using feedback for career development and how organizations like GiveWell help guide responsible charitable actions.
Baobab Consulting's WebsiteGiveWell's WebsiteGiving What We Can's WebsiteClarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
01:07 The Unique CEO-CBO Structure
02:37 Creating the Chief of Staff Role
05:03 Communication and Team Dynamics
07:47 Baobab Consulting's Mission and Impact
17:00 Remote Work Challenges and Solutions
21:07 Wellbeing and Company Culture
25:53 Effective Altruism and Social Impact -
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily offers strategies for addressing abrasive communication in the workplace. She suggests techniques like acknowledging one's communication issues and letting teammates know they are actively working on improving - and potentially using code words to signal to people when their communication is becoming aggressive.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:25 Identifying Communication Issues
01:25 Share Youāre Actively Working On Improving
02:56 Real-Life Examples and Success Stories
04:51 Implementing the Techniques in Different Scenarios
07:55 Encouragement and Personal Success -
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Deputy Chief of Staff Paul Robinson from the British Army talks about his role, training responsibilities, and experiences. He explains his work with NATO, the importance of building relationships, and how he manages logistics and people management. Paul also shares his experience with autism and its impact on his job, as well as small wins like improving policies for personnel moves.
British Army RecruitingClarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
Get in touch with Emily:
Who Am I?If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Host Emily Sander breaks down the book "The Expansion Sale" by Eric Peterson and Tim Riesterer. She explains the four must-win sales conversationsārenewals, price increases, upsells, and apologiesāand provides practical examples like how to highlight the cost of change, offer repair, and communicate evolving pressures. Emily also shares insights on timing and situational fluency in sales conversations.
Book: The Expansion Sale Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:27 Overview of 'The Expansion Sale'
01:34 Understanding the Four Must-Win Conversations
05:03 Renewals: Why Stay?
07:44 Price Increases: Why Pay More?
09:06 Upsells: Why Evolve?
12:22 Apologies: Why Forgive?
17:51 Situational Fluency and Implementation
21:31 Timing in Upsell and Cross-Sell Conversations -
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily Sander chats with Dr. Helen Ofosu about creating a resilient work environment and overcoming imposter syndrome. Dr. Helen, author of "How to Be Resilient in Your Career," shares practical tips like being intentional in hiring practices and preparing for big moments to combat feelings of inadequacy. They also tackle the real effects of a toxic workplace, highlighting Helen's point that recovery from bad behavior takes longer than from other workplace issues.
Dr. Helen Ofosu's Book "How to Be Resilient in Your Career, Facing Up to Barriers at Work"Dr. Helen Ofosu's WebsiteClarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit
Free Resources:Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily Sander shares how using analogies can improve communication in leadership. She discusses examples like a soccer midfielder needing to "pass the ball" for effective delegation and a swimmer needing to "stay in their lane." Emily also emphasizes the importance of listening to the analogies others use and offering your own to help them explain their thoughts.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:25 The Power of Analogies in Communication
00:36 Delegation Through Soccer Analogies
02:16 Staying in Your Lane: A Swimming Analogy
04:28 From Circles to Spheres: Leadership Growth
06:05 Using Everyday Analogies
06:48 Client Stories and Visual Analogies
10:23 Creative Thinking with Shapes and Colors -
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Phil Burns talks about the crucial role of the Chief of Staff and the risks of not defining it properly. He and Emily discuss the differences between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff, emphasizing strategic thinking and rebranding for those transitioning roles. Phil also shares about the Chief of Staff Roundtable, a community providing resources, peer learning, and discussions on key topics like executing business rhythms and solving big problems.
Chief of Staff Roundtable WebsiteConnect with Phil Burns on LinkedInClarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
01:21 Phil's Path from EA to Chief of Staff to Founder
06:59 Challenges and Realizations in the Chief of Staff Role
12:45 The Birth of the Chief of Staff Roundtable
14:05 Growth and Evolution of the Roundtable
22:01 Membership and Offerings of the Roundtable
27:18 Understanding the Tools of the Trade
28:42 Membership Benefits and Access
30:19 Networking and Peer Learning
31:25 Diverse Membership Base
32:41 Role Clarification and Career Pathing
47:49 Strategic Conversations and Trends
53:25 Connecting and Learning More -
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily discusses the concept of creating 'good' problemsālike being swamped with sales or having too many top job candidatesāas signs of a healthy business - comparing it to the Seattle Seahawks' strategy of drafting the best talent regardless of position.
Clarity Call with Emily
Links Mentioned:Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
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Dorothy Mashburn, a leading expert in salary negotiations, shares straightforward strategies on compensation discussions for Chiefs of Staff. Learn how to effectively prepare for pay raise conversations, use data to back up your requests, and handle rejection to keep the discussion going. If you're looking to get a better handle on negotiating your worth in the workplace, this is the episode for you.
Links Mentioned:
COS Network Annual Compensation Report deep dive w/ Rahul DesaiDorothy Mashburn's WebsiteConnect with Dorothy Mashburn on LinkedIn"Salary Negotiations Made Simple" PodcastFree Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:45 Meet Dorothy Mashburn: Salary Negotiation Expert
01:13 Understanding the Chief of Staff Role
03:01 Researching Salary Information
05:28 Demonstrating Your Value as Chief of Staff
08:22 Preparing for Salary Negotiations
16:02 Creative Negotiation Strategies
24:50 Handling Rejection and Next Steps
32:10 Final Thoughts and Resources
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In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily discusses how showing empathy and really looking at the world from their perspective, can go A LONG way. Like when a chief of staff helps a CTO who's stuck with a messy, old tech system.
Links Mentioned:
Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:46 Navigating Executive Frustrations
02:34 Empathy and Action
03:51 Support for Tech Challenges
04:42 The Power of Understanding in Leadership
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How do you lead and serve at the same time?
Author Jon Kidwell discusses his definition of a true servant leader, focusing on three key attributes: character, relationships, and skills. Jon debunks nine myths about leadership, contrasting ideas such as mission over people-pleasing, embracing tension, and choosing 'and' over 'or'. Emily and Jon also emphasize defining missions in personal and professional life and the importance of embracing both positive and negative experiences. Listen in to hear Jon's take on the necessary shift from being a people pleaser to mission-driven, from niceness to kindness with truth, and from avoiding to sharing power. They end with how to amplify your impact, asking the question, "What would it look like if you went ALL IN?"
Links Mentioned:
Jon Kidwell's Book: Redefine Your Servant LeadershipJon Kidwell's WebsiteFree Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff ToolkitGet in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with EmilyWho Am I?
If we havenāt yet before - Hiš Iām Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, Iām focusing on what I love - working with people to realize their professional and personal goals. Through my videos here on this channel, books, podcast guest spots, and newsletter, I share new ideas and practical and tactical tools to help you be more productive and build the career and life you want.
Time Stamps:
00:45 Introducing John Kidwell: A Journey into Servant Leadership
00:59 Unpacking the Essence of Servant Leadership with John Kidwell
05:46 Defining Mission-Driven Leadership
14:42 The Power of Productive Tension in Leadership
20:42 Exploring the Essence of Servant Leadership
22:16 The Power of Constructive Feedback
23:06 Navigating Leadership Challenges with Transparency
26:51 Embracing Generosity and Humanity in Leadership
31:16 Empowering Others Through Responsible Leadership
35:02 Going All In: The Ultimate Leadership Commitment
39:05 Closing Thoughts and Resources
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