Episode Details
Back to EpisodesIs your CEO avoiding making an important decision? It could be because they're scared.
Description
Got a CEO who's uncharacteristically delaying an important decision that people are waiting on? One possible reason is fear. Emily discusses the critical role of the COS in pushing through this roadblock, including bringing it to their attention (hint: they might not even know it’s a thing), along with practical questions and talk tracks to move them into forward action and next steps.
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Timestamps
01:46 Bringing the Decision to the CEO's Attention
02:18 Strategies to Initiate the Conversation
04:22 Interpreting the CEO's Response
05:45 Further Probing and Providing Your Opinion
08:14 Understanding the Human Side of Leadership
09:06 Your Role as Chief of Staff
10:04 Conclusion and Call to Action
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Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach.
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