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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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7:48

Worth The Fight? Juggling Short-Terms Wins and...

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2025/02/26

Emily Sander talks about deciding which battles to fight in a leadership role. She shares a story of a Chief of Staff who chose a short-term reorg plan to avoid conflict with a long-standing Chief Product Officer. Another example is a CEO who decided to replace a problematic Senior Vice President to prepare the company for a sale. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief...

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40:10

Finding Balance Between Work Tasks and Relationship...

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2025/02/24

Emily Sander interviews Matt Hartman, a Chief of Staff at Oracle, about his dual role overseeing employee-facing technology and a service group. Matt shares his strategies for prioritization, like focusing on company-wide goals first, utilizing delegation, and fostering teamwork across global teams. He highlights practices like implementing "Friye" for recognition and ensuring cross-training in his team to handle challenges effectively. Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chie...

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10:00

Avoiding Overcorrection in Personal Growth -...

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2025/02/19

Emily Sander discusses the importance of not losing your strengths while trying to fix your weaknesses. She shares examples like someone being too aggressive in communication and someone being too timid. Emily emphasizes that being direct can be a strength if balanced, just as listening can be, and encourages self-awareness and using feedback to improve leadership skills. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assess...

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39:03

A Decade in the Making: Founder and COS Together...

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2025/02/17

Emily Sander talks with guests Nikki Barua and Cheryl Couch about building and leading Beyond Barriers. Nikki explains how the company turns talent into high achievers with AI coaching, and Cheryl shares insights from her Chief of Staff role. They discuss the evolution of their responsibilities through three ventures and the importance of hiring adaptable team members who align with their mission. Links Mentioned: Beyond Barriers WebsiteConnect with Nikki Barua on LinkedInConnect with Cheryl...

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14:49

Using Flash Reports to Improve Leadership...

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2025/02/12

Emily Sander discusses the benefits of flash reports in tracking company performance. Flash reports provide a quick overview with KPIs from each department and brief updates from department leaders. They help leadership teams stay informed and enhance board relations by facilitating clear and direct communication. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of...

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44:42

How Chief of Staff Association Elevates Leadership...

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2025/02/10

Emily Sander interviews Trent Smyth and Jeremy Costa from the Chief of Staff Association, exploring the relationship between a Principal and Chief of Staff. They discuss the role of a Chief of Staff and the association's programs at Oxford and Harvard, emphasizing alignment and personal development. The episode also covers the association's global reach, including networking opportunities and its new military membership initiative. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: S...

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11:51

Mapping Contributions: How Every Team Member Affects...

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2025/02/05

This episode of Leveraging Leadership focuses on defining the customer using three key questions. Emily Sander, Chief of Staff, discusses how crucial it is for everyone to understand their impact on the customer and what the customer really, REALLY wants. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit Get in Touch With Emily: Connect on Linke...

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34:11

Inside a Startup: From Interview Process to Product...

Leveraging Leadership ·

2025/02/03

Maya Ayed, Chief of Staff at Amira Health, shares her journey from big tech to startups, including hosting events to build her network. She explains Amira Health's mission to help women with menopause sleep better using a wristband and cooling pad. Maya discusses the importance of storytelling, how her team uses OKRs, and her memorable experience at CES launching their product. Links Mentioned: Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources: Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills As...

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13:21

Strategic Alignment and Lines of Sight from Corporate...

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2025/01/29

Emily discusses strategic alignment through the balanced scorecard, touching on corporate, business unit, and individual levels. She shares practical examples from her client management department and explains the importance of communication channels. The episode emphasizes visibility, transparency, and clear lines of sight in aligning everyone's goals.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the...

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52:36

How a Principal and Chief of Staff From T-Mobile...

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2025/01/27

Emily Sander talks with Adam Maddock and Marcus East about their careers and roles at T Mobile, highlighting Adam's background as a Marine and his role as Chief of Staff and Marcus's position as Chief Digital Officer. They discuss the importance of trust, integrity, and the strategic impact of the Chief of Staff role. The episode also covers their new venture, Venture Forge, which aims to democratize wealth creation by supporting underserved founders with funding, resources, and a supportive ...

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13:12

Understanding Cause and Effect Across Your Org Using...

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2025/01/22

Emily Sander explains the cause and effect relationship between the four Balanced Scorecard perspectives: financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development. She shares examples like employee training programs leading to streamlined internal SOPs, which enhance customer experience and increase market share. She also talks about creating a visual strategy map to keep track of strategic objectives and the process her executive leadership team used to brainstorm and select these...

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42:09

From Olympics to TEDx: A Winning Mindset in Sports...

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2025/01/20

Joey Lye, Olympic bronze medalist and TEDx speaker, shares how she achieved a 1.000 batting average at the Tokyo Olympics through mindset and preparation. She also discusses managing pressure using mindfulness techniques and the importance of aligning personal and organizational values. Chief of Staff Eric talks about the benefits of recruiting individuals with team sports experience and shares a mantra from his high school coach: "Champions are made when you go to practice, even when you don...

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18:36

Unpacking the Balanced Scorecard: Financial,...

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2025/01/15

Emily breaks down how to use the balanced scorecard to operationalize strategy, focusing on its four key perspectives: financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development. She discusses how financial metrics like cash flow are lagging indicators and the importance of customer perception using metrics such as net promoter scores. Emily also explains the role of leading indicators in internal processes and learning, using examples like strategic information coverage ratio and em...

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38:41

Mastering Startup Leadership: CEO and Chief of Staff...

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2025/01/13

Tim Moore talks about the evolving role of a startup CEO, noting the need to step back and let others, like a Chief of Staff, handle daily operations. Natalie Piekarski shares her experience transitioning from executive assistant to Chief of Staff, planning major events, and managing board meeting preparations. They also discuss Vū’s shift from service-focused to product and software provider, including high-profile collaborations with Shaquille O'Neal and Mr. Beast.Links Mentioned:Vū's Websi...

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11:57

Balanced Scorecard Basics: Financial and...

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2025/01/08

Emily Sander talks about using the Balanced Scorecard to improve business strategy. She explains how it can help align teams, balance financial and non-financial elements, and focus on both short-term and long-term goals. Emily also previews upcoming discussions on financial, customer, internal process, and learning and development perspectives.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of...

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30:19

From Control Freak to Leader: Principal’s Perspective...

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2025/01/06

Bethany, Chief Actuary and Chief Analytics Officer at Johns Hopkins, discusses her struggle with delegating tasks and the value of having Natalie as her Chief of Staff. She highlights the importance of diverse skill sets, storytelling in leadership, and the emotional support needed to handle the loneliness at the top. The conversation reveals how honest feedback and strong communication have transformed her leadership style.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources:Strategic...

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5:19

Influence Outcomes with the Feel, Think, Do Framework

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2025/01/01

Emily shares a simple but powerful communication tip: ask yourself what you want your audience to feel, think, and do. She gives examples for board meetings, all hands meetings, and hiring key people. Keep it simple and specific, like getting feedback, approving budgets, or signing an offer.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 wit...

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45:17

The Significance Factor: Leading with Purpose and...

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2024/12/30

Emily Sander talks with Dr. Wayne Pernell, a bestselling author and President of Dynamic Leader, Inc., about his book "Choosing Your Power" and the themes of empowerment and personal values. Dr. Pernell discusses the shift from career success to achieving personal significance, and shares practical advice for identifying and nurturing what one truly treasures. They also cover the idea of making decisions based on the person you want to become and the importance of self-reflection and relaxati...

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7:00

Bridging the Gap Between Nebulous Concepts and...

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2024/12/25

Emily explains how to turn vague ideas into clear proposals with tangible outcomes, using examples like investing $40,000 in executive coaching for key team members and a $20,000 offsite to boost sales team morale. She offers advice on reducing scope if needed and aligning requests with overall company goals or risk mitigation. Chiefs of Staff are encouraged to be prepared with specifics to streamline approval.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with EmilyFree Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist&...

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30:43

Outsmarting Imposter Syndrome: Rewiring the Brain for...

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2024/12/23

Emily chats with Tara Halliday about achieving effortless confidence by eliminating conditional worth and threat perception. Tara explains how her Inner Success Program helps people, including Chief of Staff Emily, overcome imposter syndrome, providing real-life examples and a three-step approach. They discuss Tara's book, "Outsmart Imposter Syndrome," and how accepting oneself reduces the weight of others’ opinions.Links Mentioned:Tara Halliday's WebsiteTara Halliday’s Book: "Outsmart Impost...

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