Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchAddressing Team Turf Wars: Leadership Lessons for Chiefs of Staff
Season 1 Episode 214
This episode covers how a Chief of Staff can address two teams stuck in a blame game at a biotech startup. Emily shares examples like holding one-on-…
6 months, 4 weeks ago
Moving from Chief of Staff to Principal: Lessons from a Leadership Transformation at Microsoft
Season 1 Episode 213
Andrew Kisslo talks about his journey from marketing roles to Chief of Staff at Microsoft, sharing what it was like working in the role during a peri…
7 months ago
From Execution to Aftermath: Managing the Realities of Layoffs
Season 1 Episode 212
Part 2 focuses on the practical steps and real-life challenges of carrying out layoffs, like coordinating with HR and IT, preparing benefit info, and…
7 months ago
Lessons from a Long-Term Chief of Staff Partnership
Season 1 Episode 211
Jennifer Baron shares her 18-year journey working alongside her principal, Justin, starting as a temp cleaning a file room and eventually becoming Ch…
7 months, 1 week ago
From Planning to Communication: A Leadership Deep Dive on Layoffs
Season 1 Episode 210
This episode talks about how leaders, especially a Chief of Staff, should handle layoffs with respect and care. Emily shares real-life examples of le…
7 months, 1 week ago
Blending Chief of Staff and People Ops at La Tourangelle: Benefits of Dual Roles
Season 1 Episode 209
Marcelo Elliott, Chief of Staff and head of HR at La Tourangelle, shares how his combined role helps connect HR strategy directly to company goals. H…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
Listener Question: Building a Mini PMO as Chief of Staff - Growth or Backslide?
Season 1 Episode 208
Emily answers a listener question from Tamsen in Minneapolis, who’s been asked to build a mini PMO function. She talks through concerns about returni…
7 months, 2 weeks ago
A No-Nonsense Guide to Rolling Out OKRs That Actually Work
Season 1 Episode 207
Sara Lobkovich explains how to use OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) without the common pitfalls, like having too many goals or confusing milestones …
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Listener Question: How to Restore Trust When Your CEO Overcommits Publicly
Season 1 Episode 206
A listener asks how to handle a CEO who overpromises big ideas in public, causing staff to lose trust when they don’t happen. Emily suggests privatel…
7 months, 3 weeks ago
Why Consulting Remains a Top Career Choice for Ambitious Professionals
Season 1 Episode 205
Vivek Modi shares his journey from engineering in Africa to consulting at Ernst and Young and Roland Berger, and now to Chief of Staff for two CEOs a…
7 months, 4 weeks ago