Emily Sander talks about appreciating the people you work with during each season of your career - like learning from Jamie, being challenged to grow by a boss like Rohit, or having fun working with someone like Matt. She also encourages listeners to recognize and value work friendships, even if they change over time, and reminds us not to take good team dynamics for granted.

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If we haven’t met 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.

Timestamps:
00:46 Flip the Script to Appreciation

01:07 Learning from a Teammate

01:40 Grateful for a Challenging Boss

02:43 The Coworker Who Makes It Fun

03:24 When Mentoring Seasons End

05:16 How to Express Appreciation

08:11 Work Friends and Lifelong Bonds

11:53 Step Back and Reflect

Chief of Staff and crisis communication expert Jeff Evans shares lessons from working in the California legislature, discussing the importance of building relationships across the aisle and handling unexpected crises. He explains the difference between narrative framing and spin, and gives practical tips for leaders communicating in the first 24 hours of a crisis using a four-step framework: what we know, what we don’t know, what we’re going to do, and when we’ll update. They also cover real examples like the Boeing 737 MAX crisis, Southwest Airlines' business model changes, and handling tough school policy situations.

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If we haven’t met 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:
01:43 Bipartisan Relationships

04:17 Narrative Framing vs Spin

06:55 Crisis Statement Framework

08:42 Precision Builds Credibility

13:47 Small Credibility Killers

15:43 Clarity Precision Narrative Model

19:13 Loglines and Lincoln Script

22:29 Leadership Logline Basics

25:18 Clarity In Crisis Comms

27:41 Tone Deaf Rulebook Lesson

35:16 Change Narratives And Alignment

This episode explains why Chiefs of Staff should avoid asking "How can I help you?" and instead focus on what will move the needle for their principal and team. Emily Sander shares real pitfalls, like getting stuck with small admin tasks, and suggests specific strategies such as spotting communication breakdowns or coaching leaders through challenges. The advice includes leading with strategic proposals rather than just picking up tasks others want to hand off.

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Who Am I?
If we haven’t met 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 The Help Question Trap
02:08 Ask Needle Moving Questions
02:45 High Impact Examples
03:59 Know Your Best Service
04:32 Avoid Getting Pigeonholed
05:26 Lead With a Proposal
07:04 Takeaways and Closing