This episode shares practical ways to handle uncertain times at work by focusing on the tasks that need to get done no matter what. Emily Sander gives real examples, like mapping and merging data systems during a leadership shakeup, a Chief of Staff streamlining VP workflows after an acquisition, and helping two clashing teams start working better together while waiting for a new role to be filled. The main advice: find useful tasks that must happen anyway to keep progress moving and give teams direction.

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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:
00:25 Interim Period Question

00:39 Do What Matters Anyway

01:12 Example One Data Integration

02:55 Testing and Iterating Fast

03:21 Example Two Post Acquisition Chaos

04:43 Reorg Focus for VPs

06:43 Example Three Awkward Promotion Limbo

07:48 Fixing Two Teams Conflict

12:07 Wrap Up Keep Momentum