Listen "Strategies to Protect Leadership from Low-Value Choices and Mental Clutter"
Episode Synopsis
This episode covers practical ways for a Chief of Staff to reduce decision fatigue for their principal and executive team, like removing low-value tasks from their plate and organizing clear, concise email options for faster decisions. Emily shares real examples, such as giving decision options in an “A, B, C” format and using thresholds for approvals, to keep leaders focused on high-impact choices. The discussion also highlights ways for Chiefs of Staff to streamline their own decision-making by automating data collection and tightening up decision frameworks.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:00:55 Clearing the Principal's Plate01:57 Email Communication Tips05:08 Dialogue with Your Principal06:27 Optimizing Executive Team Decisions07:19 Setting Decision Thresholds09:41 Automating Data for Decision Making12:19 Making Binary Decisions13:51 Final Takeaways on Decision Fatigue
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