Leveraging Leadership

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Podcast by Emily Sander

Leveraging Leadership

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.

Latest episodes

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24 July 2024

Hannibal and Me: Exploring Success and Failure With History's Greatest Strategist

In this episode, host Emily Sander, Chief of Staff turned executive leadership coach, discusses the book *Hannibal and Me* by Andreas Kluth. She explains how the book uses historical figures like Hannibal and Harry Truman to explore different paths to success and failure. Emily also shares her personal experiences with these concepts and suggests questions to help listeners think about their own goals.

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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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00:47 Exploring 'Hannibal and Me' by Andreas Kluth

02:00 Dreamers vs. Wanderers: Leadership Paths

03:09 Personal Reflections on Leadership Journeys

09:09 The Importance of Strategy Over Winning

10:23 Key Takeaways and Reflective Questions

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22 July 2024

Chief of Staff's Role in Hally Hair's Success and Olympic Partnerships with Meredith Pong

In this episode, Chief of Staff Meredith Pong discusses how Hally Hair collaborates with female athletes like Baylor University's women's basketball team and Olympic gymnast Leanne Wong to market their products. Meredith explains their "Streak for a Cause" initiative benefiting suicide prevention, and their partnerships with major retailers like Ulta and Target. She also talks about her role in product development and maintaining team camaraderie through events like annual model shoots.

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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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01:02 Meredith's Internship and Meeting Her Principal

02:49 Building Hallie Hair During the Pandemic

03:51 Hallie Hair's Target Market and Marketing Strategies

09:10 Product Development and Innovations

15:09 Challenges and Successes as Chief of Staff

23:28 Hallie Hair's Olympic Aspirations

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17 July 2024

Highest ROI vs. Highest Probability: Strategies for Chiefs of Staff to Maximize Leadership Impact

In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Emily explores the decision-making process through the lenses of highest return on investment (ROI) and highest probability. She shares examples like asking someone to marry you versus inviting them for coffee, and applies it to business scenarios, like overhauling a strategic plan or making small tweaks for better team alignment.

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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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15 July 2024

Not Your Grandma’s Consultant: Leadership Transformation Blueprint with Tirrell Payton

In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Tirrell Payton Founder of Nooma Group talks about shifting focus from busywork to strategic outcomes and stresses empathy in leadership while leading change. Tirrell walks Emily through real-world examples like siloed teams in pharma marketing. They discuss practical ways leaders can transform their approach, like prioritizing the most impactful tasks and reorganizing teams to drive better results.

As a CEO, Tirrell has a Chief of Staff - he shares how he utilizes the role and the advantages it brings the organization!

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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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10 July 2024

Top 5 Strategic Initiatives for Chiefs of Staff

In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily talks about key strategic initiatives for Chiefs of Staff, such as overseeing reorganizations, talent placement, and strategic planning. She details how chiefs of staff are central to rolling out new products and working on mergers and acquisitions. Emily also offers a strategic planning checklist download.

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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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01:15 Key Initiatives for Chiefs of Staff

08:06 Strategic Planning: The Chief of Staff's Crown Jewel

12:21 Getting Involved in Strategic Initiatives

13:17 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

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08 July 2024

The Chief of Startup Success: Bridging Leadership and Operations for Excellence w/ Nikki Shakamuri

From healthcare to creating viral content? Nikki's role as the chief of staff at Viraaal (yes, with three a’s) throws her in the deep end - TikTok ads for app devs. Plot twist! In her COS role, she cuts through the noise to drive efficiency. Emily and Nikki also swap stories on finding balance through simple joys like hanging with friends, Costco sample days, and embracing “delusional” dreams.

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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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00:41 Journey into the Startup World

00:52 Transition from Healthcare to COS

02:07 Exploring Different Career Paths

05:39 The Importance of Mentorship

11:11 Working at Viral: A Startup Experience

12:36 The Role of a Chief of Staff in a Startup

16:11 Balancing Work and Personal Life

20:31 Advice for Aspiring Chiefs of Staff

30:38 Final Thoughts

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