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The Chief of Staff as Conflict Mediator

Conflicts arise in every organization. What starts out as a difference of opinion can quickly grow into an ego-bruising feud. Personal grudges may not seem like something that require the ...

Onboarding, Onboarding a Chief of Staff

The Early Days as a New Chief of Staff

Starting out in a Chief of Staff role can feel weird. That’s because you take a smart, high-achieving person and put them in a position with little definition and a ...

Considering a Chief of Staff, Developing a Chief of Staff, Employers

9 Year-End Reflection Questions for Company Leadership

The end of the year is a natural time to take stock of what’s happened over the past twelve months in our personal lives and to set resolutions and goals ...

Developing a Chief of Staff, Employers, Search

Common Myths About the Workplace Generalist

Everyone wants a generalist at their trivia game night, but in the workplace? Not always so welcomed. However, generalists do have an important role at work and it is time ...

Considering a Chief of Staff, Search

Make the Pitch: Consider Me Your Chief of Staff

One of the most successful ways to land a Chief of Staff role is by having a conversation directly with the leader about how you can be an effective Chief ...

Employers, Placing a Chief of Staff, Search

A Chief of Staff is Not a Glorified Assistant

“Is a Chief of Staff just a glorified assistant?” It’s the question we are asked more than any other about the Chief of Staff (COS) position, and it’s one that ...

Developing a Chief of Staff, Employers, Onboarding a Chief of Staff

Define and Develop Your Chief of Staff Role

Whether or not this role is new for an organization, every new hire in a Chief of Staff position typically has the ability to make it their own. Why? The ...

Employers, Onboarding, Onboarding a Chief of Staff, Search

The Six Key Functions of an Effective Chief of Staff

No two days are ever the same for a Chief of Staff. One day you are brainstorming long-term strategic goals with executives, the next day you’re planning a series of ...