Leveraging Leadership

By: Emily Sander
  • Summary

  • Are you ready to up your leadership game? Tune in to Leveraging Leadership, where business professionals and leaders find the tools, strategies, and insights they need to excel. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical and tactical takeaways every week.

    Whether you're tackling tough conversations, fine-tuning your KPIs, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel confident and thrive in your role.


    Each Monday, enjoy interviews with leaders from diverse fields—primarily business, but also from military, politics, and higher education. Every Wednesday, catch a solo episode where Emily shares concise, actionable insights on a specific topic you can apply immediately.

    If you appreciate relatable, informal conversations that pack a punch with no fluff, you’re in the right place. While especially valuable for Chiefs of Staff, the insights are useful for any leader aiming to grow.

    Don’t miss your chance to advance as a leader.

    © 2024 Leveraging Leadership
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Episodes
  • Unpacking Why Chief of Staff Definitions Vary Greatly
    Nov 20 2024

    This episode explains why the definition of Chief of Staff is all over the place due to the role's relative newness in business. Examples from around the world illustrate how the role varies: in Singapore, it's little known; in Mexico, it's often confused with HR; and in Germany, it has military connotations. Emily suggests the role will become more structured and better understood in the next 10-15 years.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    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.

    Time Stamps:
    00:30 Most Common Question About Chiefs of Staff
    01:04 The Emerging Role of Chief of Staff
    01:43 Global Perspectives on Chief of Staff
    02:12 Challenges and Misconceptions
    03:31 Regional Variations and Examples
    04:01 Chiefs of Staff in Multinational Corporations
    05:33 Higher Education and Nonprofits
    08:33 The Future of the Chief of Staff Role

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    11 mins
  • Enhancing Business Efficiency with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
    Nov 18 2024

    Greg Williams, Chief of Staff at Western Computer, talks about helping companies, like those supplying Walmart, navigate supply chain challenges during COVID-19. He sheds light on the importance of ERP systems for growing businesses and offers advice on vendor selection and tech modernization. Greg also discusses trends in bringing manufacturing back to the U.S. and how private equity firms work with his company to upgrade systems post-acquisition.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Western Computer's Website
    • Connect with Greg Williams on LinkedIn
    • Clarity Call with Emily


    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.

    Time Stamps:
    00:25 Meet Greg Williams: Supply Chain Expert
    01:57 Partnership with Microsoft
    03:25 Understanding ERP Systems
    04:15 Choosing the Right ERP Solution
    07:16 Benefits of ERP Systems
    12:27 Vendor Selection and Risk Mitigation
    18:37 Supply Chain Challenges and Future Trends
    28:42 Connecting with Greg and Western Computer

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    30 mins
  • Three Key Questions for Maximizing Your Chief of Staff Role
    Nov 13 2024

    Emily explains three key ways to use a Chief of Staff effectively. First, principals need to identify their needs, like lifting out of daily tasks for fundraising or strategic focus. Second, teams may need help in areas like marketing expertise or mediating executive conflicts. Third, companies should consider both immediate needs and long-term goals, identifying gaps or game-changing talents the Chief of Staff can address.

    Links Mentioned:

    • Clarity Call with Emily


    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.

    Time Stamps:
    00:32 Identifying Principal Needs
    01:52 Supporting the Executive Team
    04:06 Addressing Company Needs
    05:03 Maximizing the Chief of Staff Role

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    7 mins

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