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Leveraging Leadership Emily Sander
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Are you looking to become a better leader? Do you want to learn the ins and outs of business leadership?
If so, you're in the right place! Introducing the Leveraging Leadership Podcast, a show that unpacks the art of business leadership. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast gives you access to the best tools and strategies to enhance your leadership skills and become the leader you've always wanted to be.
Don’t miss your opportunity to grow as a leader! Tune in to the show every week on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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Mastering High Value Writing for Business Leaders
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily discusses Erin Lebacqz’s "High Value Writing Workbook" and shares valuable writing tips for business professionals. She emphasizes the importance of knowing your reader, being concise AND nice, choosing familiar words and structuring emails for clarity. Emily highlights that every written communication, whether to a CEO or a Chief of Staff, shapes workplace culture and relationships.
Links Mentioned:
• High-Value Writing Workbook
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 LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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:
00:54 Two Key Goals of High Value Writing
01:45 Understanding Your Reader
05:22 Strategies for Clear and Effective Writing
06:58 Making Your Emails Stand Out
10:05 Cultural Considerations in Writing
12:10 Using Writing as a Leadership Tool
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An Executive’s Perspective: Lawrence Coburn Chief of Staff Lesson; and redefining the role with AI
In this episode, executive Lawrence Coburn shares his experiences and advice on effectively using a Chief of Staff, emphasizing trust and strategic planning. He talks about bringing back a former intern, Matt, to fill this critical role during a period of rapid company growth. Lawrence also discusses their AI tool, Ambient, which not only takes notes but identifies owners and next steps, creating a dynamic project dashboard. Hear about their latest feature release which auto-adds forwarded project-related emails to the dashboard.
Links Mentioned:
• Connect with Lawrence Coburn on LinkedIn
• Learn more about Ambient and their AI solutions
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 LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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 Today's Guest: Lawrence Coburn
01:02 The Journey of a Founder and the Impact of a Chief of Staff
02:25 The Story of Double Dutch and the Role of a Chief of Staff
06:59 The Importance of Defining the Chief of Staff Role
12:17 Building Trust and the Evolution of the Chief of Staff Role
15:28 Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives: The Chief of Staff's Domain
17:21 The Ever-Present Challenge of Pricing
17:46 Defining Roles and Responsibilities
18:12 Communicating Roles to the Leadership Team
19:12 The Importance of Having Your Team's Back
21:36 The Unique Trust in a Chief of Staff
23:54 Introducing Ambient: AI for Chiefs of Staff
26:48 Ambient's Features and Future Directions
31:01 The Value of AI in Project Management
34:50 Closing Thoughts and How to Learn More -
When And How To Park Your Ego At The Door As Chief Of Staff
Chief of Staff is the consummate behind the scenes role. It’s not about you.
Sometimes you have to let others have the last word, sometimes you have not care who gets credit, and sometimes you have to apologize (even if you didn’t do anything wrong!)
Chiefs of Staff are assertive, direct, and stand their ground when needed. They also must know when to check their ego at the door for the good of the group and to move things forward.
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Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist
Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedIn
Follow on YouTube
Learn more about coaching
Sign up for the newsletter
Clarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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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Basketball to Boardrooms and “Recovering from Corporate America”, Chief of Staff Shantel Wilkins
Shantel Wilkins stops by the show and talks about overcoming challenges in her childhood, finding a basketball coach who made a huge impact on her and changed the trajectory of her life, and why and how she had to recover from the corporate world grind. She is now the Chief of Staff at Donor’s of Color Network and working on something she is passionate about. She encourages others to find their “mission fit” and pay attention to the stories we tell ourselves and define our own narratives.
One of my favorite quotes from Shantel is: If people don’t give you a seat at the table, sometimes you have to bring a folding chair.
Shantel Wilkins on LinkedIn
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01:21 Background and Early Life02:36 The Power of Sport and Mentorship05:08 Overcoming Adversity and Challenging Narratives07:41 Transitioning to Corporate America09:24 Finding Purpose and Passion in Work13:51 The Role of a Chief of Staff17:34 The Importance of Member Focus in Philanthropy25:41 The Role of a Chief of Staff in Navigating Cultural Fit Issues27:48 Transitioning from Corporate to Non-Profit33:22 The Importance of Self-Care and Humanity in Leadership36:32 Closing Thoughts
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Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist
Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedIn
Follow on YouTube
Learn more about coaching
Sign up for the newsletter
Clarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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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Strategic Planning: 5 Crucial Steps for Success
Dive into five critical steps of strategic planning. Define your mission and vision (why does your company exist?), getting an HD panoramic view of your customer, assessing your current state, etc. Plus two bonus steps on often overlooked aspects of objectives and KPIs.
Tune in for tips on execution and common pitfalls to avoid, chiefs of staff and leaders at any level will find actionable advice that can steer their teams towards success.
Links Mentioned:
Strategic Planning Checklist
Free Resources:
Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedIn
Follow on YouTube
Learn more about coaching
Sign up for the newsletter
Clarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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:
00:49 Five Steps for Strategic Planning
02:15 Defining Your Customer: HD Definition
04:11 Assessing the Current State: Internal and External Analysis
07:28 Budget and Resource Allocation: The Key to Execution
10:05 Rolling Out Your Strategic Plan: Communication and Governance
16:00 Bonus: Strategic Objectives and KPIs
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How To Spot Burnout In Others And What To Do About It: Crucial Conversations w/ Dr. Gary Simonds
Dr. Gary Simonds, former neurosurgeon, is back! In episode 26 he chatted about how to recover from burnout. In this episode, we talk about how to spot it in team members and colleagues and how to have a conversation about it.
Check out Dr. Gary’s fiction book: Death’s Pale Flag.
Dr. Gary Simonds on LinkedIn
Dr. Gary Simonds is a renowned neurosurgeon and author of "Death's Pale Flag," a book examining the subtleties of professional burnout. With years of experience in the high-stress medical field, Dr. Simonds has developed a deep understanding of the balance required to prevent burnout among high achievers. His insights offer a holistic view of professional well-being, emphasizing the importance of identity beyond work. A skilled surgeon and writer, he is dedicated to educating others on maintaining passion in their careers while nurturing mental health and interpersonal relationships.
00:49 Guest Introduction: Dr. Gary Simonds01:43 Exploring the Book 'Death's Pale Flag'02:12 Identifying and Addressing Burnout in Others11:51 The Role of Trust in Addressing Burnout13:25 The Impact of Burnout on Communication17:12 The Toll of Difficult Conversations on Doctors26:19 The Impact of Stress on Interpersonal Interactions33:33 Recognizing Signs of Burnout40:22 The Gender Differential in Burnout Responses41:21 Recap and Final Thoughts on Burnout
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Free Resources:
Strategic Planning Checklist
Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
Chief of Staff Toolkit
Get in touch with Emily:
Connect on LinkedIn
Follow on YouTube
Learn more about coaching
Sign up for the newsletter
Clarity Call with Emily
WHO AM I?
If we haven’t yet before - Hi👋 I’m Emily, Chief of Staff turned Executive Leadership Coach. After a thrilling ride up the corporate ladder, I’m 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.