Eric Nehrlich: Google's Chief of Staff on alignment leadership

Imagine growing up in a small town, venturing out, and eventually becoming a Chief of Staff for the Search Ads Team at Google. That's the journey of our guest, Eric Nehrlich.

Listen to Eric as he unravels the complexities of financial data and distills them into key numbers that matter. Hear how he developed his leadership skills and insights through a variety of roles and experiences.

 
 

Get inspired by Eric's journey and learn from his experiences. Discover the importance of leadership alignment, the role of a Chief of Staff, and how sci-fi books like "Ender's Game" can teach valuable leadership lessons.

Tune into this enriching conversation with Eric and take away unique perspectives on leadership, financial complexities, and the role of a Chief of Staff. Don't miss out on this insightful episode!

(00:06) Leveraging Leadership From physics major to Google Chief of Staff, discussing his upbringing in Wheaton, IL and his principal's need for help.

(10:39) Leadership and Financial Insights in Business Hierarchical power, aligned leadership, distilling complex data, and gaining credibility with engineers.

(16:24) Influence and Collective Intelligence Importance Leadership, social trust, hierarchy, and information flow, drawing on his experience with a CFO.

(24:11) Leveraging Chief of Staff's Role Emphasizes building relationships, being prepared, repeating information, and framing it to resonate.

(30:52) Chief of Staff The Chief of Staff role, emphasizing communication, reading the Principal's mind, and avoiding minutia.

(35:40) Book Advice and stories to help leaders find solutions, recognize limiting beliefs, and take action for different results.

(39:02) Themes in Ender's Game and Shadow Bean's magical genius, Battle School perspectives, and problem-solving mindset are discussed to recognize different perspectives in any situation.

(42:15) Eric's Insights and Surprise Bonus Ender's Game explores leadership, line management, Dunbar number, independent point of view, and Chief of Staff roles.

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Eric Nehrlich, a seasoned executive coach with two decades of tech industry experience, empowers leaders to maximize their impact. He specializes in breaking down limiting mindsets and habits. Eric's upcoming book, "You Have A Choice," distils his career and coaching insights for a broader audience. Prior to coaching, he excelled as an engineer, product manager, and Chief of Staff at Google.

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About The Author

Emily Sander is an ICF-certified leadership coach with more than 15 years of experience in the business world and the author of Hacking Executive Leadership. She’s been featured in several print publications, online articles, and podcasts, including CEO Today Magazine, Leading to Fulfillment, and Leadership Powered by Common Sense. 

Emily has a passion for helping business leaders reach their full potential. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach. If you want to send Emily a quick message, then visit her contact page here.

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