Listener Question: Defining VP Roles and Titles for Growing Teams

13/08/2025 8 min Temporada 1 Episodio 202
Listener Question: Defining VP Roles and Titles for Growing Teams

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Emily answers a listener’s question about job titles in a growing 50-person company, giving advice on moving beyond generic VP roles and considering more specific titles like VP of Operations or Chief of Staff. She explains the importance of planning for future growth, staying flexible with titles, and being mindful of internal dynamics when making these decisions. She also shares cautionary tales about people getting attached to their job titles.Links Mentioned:Clarity Call with Emily Free Resources:Strategic Planning Checklist Chief of Staff Skills Assessment ChecklistA Day in the Life of a Chief of StaffChief of Staff Toolkit Get in Touch With Emily:Connect on LinkedInFollow on YouTubeLearn more about coaching Sign up for the newsletterClarity 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:00:56 Importance of Structure at 50 Employees01:35 Specific Titles and Chief of Staff Role02:21 Planning for Future Growth03:15 Reverse Engineering Titles04:02 Considering Team Dynamics and Flexibility06:46 Motivations Behind Title Changes08:03 Conclusion and Contact Information

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