Listen "What Sets the Chief of Staff Apart: Traits That Make the Role Unique"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode of Leveraging Leadership, host Emily Sander, a former Chief of Staff turned executive leadership coach, talks about what makes the Chief of Staff role unique. No one else at the company is doing what the Chief of Staff does. She emphasizes there is no one-size-fit-all approach to becoming a Chief of Staff - highlighting a diverse set of experiences can be an advantage. The role stands out by not being tied to a specific business function, but by providing a broader, strategic function. She describes the Chief of Staff positions as an intangible, behind-the-scenes “X-factors” that requires qualities like proactivity, empathy, and problem-solving.-------------------------Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. To learn more about Emily and Next Level Coaching, click here.Follow Emily on: LinkedIn | YouTube
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