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Leveraging Leadership

Are you ready to up your leadership game? Tune in to Leveraging Leadership, where Chiefs of Staff, executives, and business professionals find the tools, strategies, and insights they need to excel. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical and tactical takeaways every week.Whether you"re tackling tough conversations, fine-tuning your KPIs, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel

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9:59

How Smart Leaders Prioritize Minimum Effort for...

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2025/05/07

This episode talks about how leaders can get the best results with the least amount of effort, instead of just working harder by default. Emily uses real examples like organizing a high-profile leadership retreat as a Chief of Staff and handling daily emails, showing how to focus only on what matters most and avoid burning out on unnecessary work. She encourages listeners to look for chances to do just enough to succeed, so they can use their time and energy wisely. Links Mentioned: Clarity...

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39:44

Improving Executive Search: Essentials for Selecting,...

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2025/05/05

Jordan Burton talks about his work as an executive assessor and trainer, helping companies and investors improve their hiring process from defining roles to interviewing candidates. He explains why it's important to clarify what a business really needs in a new hire, how to run effective interviews, and why panels aren't always the best approach. Real examples include deciding if you need a CFO or just a controller, getting input from different stakeholders, and tips for reaching out to passi...

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8:20

How Non-Action Conversations Enhance Business...

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2025/04/30

Emily Sander talks about the importance of conversations focused on understanding, not always on doing. As a Chief of Staff, you're often in "go mode," but sometimes it's essential to just listen and understand a team member's perspective. She gives tips like changing the conversation's setting or tone to foster better understanding and notes that this skill is key for mediating disagreements and improving team performance. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Stra...

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37:42

Switching Lanes: Finding Your Stride as a Chief of Staff

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2025/04/28

Melissa Yap shares her journey to becoming Chief of Staff at Deloitte, highlighting the shift from client-facing roles to internal strategic leadership. She discusses the challenges of embracing a less visible role and the unique perspective it offers, such as connecting diverse teams and driving strategic initiatives. Melissa explains how her experience in consulting and her proactive approach to connecting with other Chiefs of Staff globally enrich her current role. Links Mentioned: Mel Ya...

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3:31

From Zero to Sixty Percent: Leadership Lessons in...

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2025/04/23

Emily shares a story about a Chief of Staff facing resistance from their boss who prioritizes efficiency and speed over detailed planning. The Chief of Staff is encouraged to roll out initiatives that may feel only 60% complete to get things started, with the idea that they can be improved over time. The central lesson is about meeting people halfway and making incremental progress in leadership strategies. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Ch...

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49:14

Thriving as a Chief of Staff: Four Quadrants from...

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2025/04/21

Richard Charette shares his journey from user experience design to becoming a Chief of Staff at Wells Fargo. He discusses the influence of the McChrystal group's four quadrants model on building trust and evolving into a strategic partner. Richard also highlights the importance of extreme ownership and alignment coaching in developing holistic professional leadership like that of elite warriors. Links Mentioned: Connect with Richard Charette on LinkedIn Free Resources: Strategic Planning C...

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9:59

Listener Question: How to Request Feedback as a New...

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2025/04/16

Emily Sander answers a listener's question about getting specific feedback in the Chief of Staff role. She suggests asking more focused questions and tailoring the feedback process to fit individual preferences, like providing options for written or verbal feedback. Emily also highlights the importance of building a culture of open feedback through demonstration and modeling. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skil...

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46:23

Exclusive Edition: AceUp’s Game-Changing Coaching...

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/04/14

Emily Sander hosts Sara Dakin, Senior Coach Network Manager at AceUp, to discuss their coaching platform focused on leadership development using technology and data. They explore the use of 360-degree feedback reports, highlighting strengths and growth areas, with examples of how this has impacted leaders like Sara. They also talk about AceUp's team coaching initiatives and the integration of AI to enhance coaching experiences. Emily has a special connection to AceUp - tune in to hear about i...

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8:21

Tackling Office Politics: Are You Ready to Play the...

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2025/04/09

Emily Sander discusses the challenges of navigating office politics, identifying the "games" at play, and deciding if you're willing and able to participate. Examples include dealing with strong personalities or working long hours. She also talks about life changes affecting your willingness to play and shares strategies for shifting your approach over time. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist...

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35:56

Effective Event Networking for Introverts: Enjoy...

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/04/07

Emily Sander introduces Rob Giardinelli, an introvert with a long career in the tech industry, who has attended over 2000 networking events and founded Event Mindset to help others with similar experiences. Giardinelli offers specific strategies for introverts, like starting conversations by asking "What brings you here tonight?" and finding conversations at the bar line or during event activities. He also emphasizes introverts' value at events and shares tactics for gracefully exiting conver...

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10:24

Beyond Predictions: How Real Outcomes Shape Effective...

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2025/04/02

Emily Sander discusses how we often let assumptions and predictions about future meetings or situations affect us. She shares examples like a boss announcing role changes and budget approval meetings to highlight the gap between our internal stories and reality. By reflecting on these differences, we can build evidence showing that negative assumptions rarely unfold as imagined and train our brains to expect a more balanced or positive outcome. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily ...

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31:21

Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff: Navigating...

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2025/03/31

Rhea Concepcion shares her journey from an Executive Assistant at Ernst and Young to becoming a Chief of Staff in different countries and industries, like LA and Denmark. She emphasizes the importance of adaptability, communication, and building trust. Rhea discusses facing uncertainty in the role and the importance of being kind and respectful while driving business priorities forward. Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the ...

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5:19

Simplifying Success: Remove Obstacles to Achieve...

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2025/03/26

In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily explores the concept of removing obstacles to achieve goals instead of just adding new strategies. He uses examples like eliminating junk food to meet personal health goals, cutting unnecessary meetings to help a team meet deadlines, and simplifying pricing models to close more deals and beat competitors. It's all about identifying what's blocking progress and taking it out of the equation. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free R...

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37:47

Chief of Staff Success: Tips for Thriving in Startup...

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/03/24

Emily Sander talks with Rafael Mari about the role of Chief of Staff and its development in France compared to the US. Rafael shares his journey from financial consulting to Chief of Staff roles in various companies, including his current position at Swan, a European banking service provider. They discuss the importance of building trust with the CEO, having clear ownership of projects, and the necessity for CEOs to genuinely want a Chief of Staff for the role to be successful. Free Resourc...

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12:46

Crafting Clear Job Descriptions for Attracting The...

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/03/19

Emily Sander discusses how Chiefs of Staff, particularly in smaller to mid-sized companies, can craft effective job descriptions. She shares a five-section structure: intro paragraph, what you'll be doing, what we're looking for, benefits and perks, and call to action. Emily provides examples, like including "what you'll be doing" bullet points and adding a unique attribute section for clarity. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist ...

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45:44

Implementing EOS for Aligning Strategic...

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2025/03/17

This episode of Leveraging Leadership features Claire Podulka, Chief of Staff at TXI, who discusses prioritization as a key part of business leadership. Claire shares how TXI uses the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to set and align business goals, and explains strategies for keeping a 70-person organization on track. She also highlights the importance of understanding personal motivations and maintaining accountability, with examples of how her team navigates decision-making and goal-...

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8:16

When to Involve Additional Team Members in Critical...

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2025/03/12

Emily Sander, Chief of Staff to an executive leadership coach, discusses how to handle underperforming team members by involving others in the team. She shares a case where a founder had difficulty getting metrics from a team member named Sharon. To solve this, Emily suggests including Daniel, an individual contributor close to the data, in meetings. This helps uncover Sharon's hidden talent and ensures essential work is completed, while also providing contingency plans if Sharon exits. Lin...

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37:22

How an Irish Comedian Uses Humor to Enhance Business...

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2025/03/10

Emily Sander interviews Conor Cunneen, a former VP of Marketing turned keynote speaker and business humorist. Conor discusses the power of humor in business, using the "LAUGH" acronym to add humor to presentations. He shares examples like a neurosurgeon's humorous slide and suggests building a collection of anecdotes to make work environments more engaging. Links Mentioned: Conor Cunneen’s Website Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA ...

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4:22

Making Critical Leadership Decisions During Major...

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2025/03/05

Emily Sander discusses how leaders can make strategic decisions when unexpected events occur, using an example of a project that fell behind due to industry changes. A company leader had to shift focus from their planned initiative to tackle a new urgent industry policy, which Emily explains was a necessary strategic adjustment, not a failure. She emphasizes that changing plans in response to significant changes is a sign of good leadership. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Re...

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33:36

How a Chief of Staff Role Can Boost Your Career Big Time

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/03/03

Melissa Schmidiger shares her journey from working at McKinsey & Company to becoming Chief of Staff at Ayala Land. She highlights the importance of building relationships, understanding one's career goals, and being authentic, which ultimately helped her move into roles like CMO and regional head positions. Melissa now helps high-achieving women through career coaching, focusing on building resilience during significant life transitions. Links Mentioned: Connect with Melissa Schmidiger o...

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