Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchQ&A: Overcoming the Overqualified Hurdle as a Former Business Owner Seeking a New Role
Season 1 Episode 274
Emily answers a listener named Dallas, a longtime tree company owner, who’s struggling to get traction applying for Chief of Staff roles after his bu…
15 hours ago
From White House to Venture Capital: Leadership and Chief of Staff Insights
Season 1 Episode 273
Veer Sawhney talks about his transition from working as a personal aide at the White House to becoming Chief of Staff at an investment firm. He share…
2 days, 15 hours ago
How New Chiefs of Staff Can Build Ongoing Relationships with Leadership Teams
Season 1 Episode 272
Tips for keeping conversations going as Chief of Staff, like following up after a listening tour and spotting ways to help teammates. Examples includ…
1 week ago
The BOLD Framework for Leaders: Outlast Adversity and Disrupt the Norm
Season 1 Episode 271
Audley Stephenson shares his journey from basketball fan to podcast host and sports league commissioner, highlighting how audacity shaped his life an…
1 week, 2 days ago
Practical Strategies for Building a Culture of Feedback in Your Team
Season 1 Episode 270
Learn practical ways to build a culture of feedback at work, whether your team is new to honest conversations or already open to input. Emily Sander …
2 weeks ago
Leadership Lessons From Portugal: Managing Two Principals and Dual Roles (HR and CoS)
Season 1 Episode 269
Maria Paiva shares her path from chemical engineering to a blended Chief of Staff and HR role at a small Portuguese company, explaining how her job c…
2 weeks, 2 days ago
Taking Time to Value the People Around You at Work
Season 1 Episode 268
Emily Sander talks about appreciating the people you work with during each season of your career - like learning from Jamie, being challenged to grow…
3 weeks ago
Building Credibility and Clarity in Moments of Uncertainty
Season 1 Episode 267
Chief of Staff and crisis communication expert Jeff Evans shares lessons from working in the California legislature, discussing the importance of bui…
3 weeks, 2 days ago
Why “How Can I Help You?” Is a Dangerous Question for Chiefs of Staff
Season 1 Episode 266
This episode explains why Chiefs of Staff should avoid asking "How can I help you?" and instead focus on what will move the needle for their principa…
4 weeks ago
Lessons from the Role of Chief of Staff and CAO
Season 1 Episode 265
Nick McDonough talks about his path from manufacturing and M&A to becoming Chief of Staff and later Chief Administrative Officer at the healthcare st…
4 weeks, 2 days ago