Leveraging Leadership
Are you ready to up your leadership game? Tune in to Leveraging Leadership, where Chiefs of Staff, executives, and business professionals find the tools, strategies, and insights they need to excel. Hosted by Emily Sander, a C-suite executive turned leadership coach, this podcast delivers practical and tactical takeaways every week.
Whether you're tackling tough conversations, fine-tuning your KPIs, or mastering delegation, this show offers new perspectives and actionable advice to help you feel confident and thrive in your role.
Each Monday, enjoy interviews with leaders from diverse fields—primarily business, but also from military, politics, and higher education. Every Wednesday, catch a solo episode where Emily shares concise, actionable insights on a specific topic you can apply immediately.
If you appreciate relatable, informal conversations that pack a punch with no fluff, you’re in the right place. While especially valuable for Chiefs of Staff and their Principals, the insights are useful for any leader aiming to grow.
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Leveraging Leadership
Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp on Building Resilience As a Leader
In this episode of "Leveraging Leadership," host Emily brings on Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp to share his journey from facing racial discrimination to becoming a Navy leader. Raymond talks about steering significant policy changes in the Navy, like integrating women into combat roles and repealing "don't ask, don't tell." He breaks down his "abcs of leadership" philosophy and how it's played a part in fostering resilience and trust among his teams.
Links Mentioned:
- Raymond Kemp LinkedIn
- Raymond Kemp Website (Kemp Solutions)
- Raymond’s Book: Building Resilience for Hybrid Success: Anchored in Adaptability
Free Resources:
- Strategic Planning Checklist
- Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist
- A Day in the Life of a Chief of Staff
- Chief of Staff Toolkit
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- Connect on LinkedIn
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- Learn more about coaching
- Sign up for the newsletter
- Clarity Call with Emily
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:
00:45 Introducing Fleet Master Chief Raymond Kemp
01:41 Raymond Kemp's Early Years and Aspirations
04:58 Climbing the Ranks: From Junior to Fleet Master Chief
06:52 Women in Combat: Navigating New Waters
10:35 Don't Ask, Don't Tell: Leading Through Change
24:37 Building Resilience and Adaptability for Success
29:44 Empowering Leaders in a Hybrid World
31:23 Kemp Solutions: Leadership Training and Keynotes
33:46 Raymond’s Leadership Mantra