Chief of Staff and VP: Navigating Dual Roles and Self-Care with Josh Nemes

On this episode of Leveraging Leadership, Emily chats with Josh Nemes, VP and Chief of Staff at Zengistics, about the realities of juggling a dual leadership role. Josh shares how he navigates shifting responsibilities and highlights the importance of prioritizing high-value tasks, describing the support from his COO, and the role of his family in maintaining balance.
Emily and Josh end with predictions for the Detroit Lions' next season and their shared admiration for coach Dan Campbell.
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Time Stamps:
00:36 Josh’s Journey to Chief of Staff Role
03:46 Understanding the Role and Skills Required
07:31 Balancing Dual Roles and Interactions with Leadership
16:37 Self-Care and Work-Life Balance
19:18 Advice for Fellow Chiefs of Staff
20:59 Sports Talk and Closing Remarks