Founder of Chief of Staff Roundtable Phil Burns

In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," Phil Burns talks about the crucial role of the Chief of Staff and the risks of not defining it properly. He and Emily discuss the differences between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff, emphasizing strategic thinking and rebranding for those transitioning roles. Phil also shares about the Chief of Staff Roundtable, a community providing resources, peer learning, and discussions on key topics like executing business rhythms and solving big problems.

01:21 Phil's Path from EA to Chief of Staff to Founder

06:59 Challenges and Realizations in the Chief of Staff Role

12:45 The Birth of the Chief of Staff Roundtable

14:05 Growth and Evolution of the Roundtable

22:01 Membership and Offerings of the Roundtable

27:18 Understanding the Tools of the Trade

28:42 Membership Benefits and Access

30:19 Networking and Peer Learning

31:25 Diverse Membership Base

32:41 Role Clarification and Career Pathing

47:49 Strategic Conversations and Trends

53:25 Connecting and Learning More

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. 

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