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PODCAST: Episode One – The Trailer

ON This episode of the Chief of Staff Collective… Do you ever wonder how large companies are miraculously able to make things run smoothly? Welcome to the Chief of Staff Collective ...

Developing a Chief of Staff

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 ...