Listener Question: How to Restore Trust When Your CEO Overcommits Publicly

27/08/2025 12 min Temporada 1 Episodio 206
Listener Question: How to Restore Trust When Your CEO Overcommits Publicly

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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 privately discussing the real impact with the CEO, sharing clear examples like lost productivity after public announcements, and separating brainstorming from commitments. She also recommends giving the CEO practical talk tracks and focusing on themes like follow-through to help restore trust.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:00:58 Understanding the CEO's Awareness02:07 Communicating the Impact05:02 Creating a Safe Space for Ideas05:39 Distinguishing Conversations06:54 Equipping with Talk Tracks07:46 Frameworks for Discussion10:48 Encouraging Follow Through

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