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 ...

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“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 ...

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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 ...

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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 ...

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By Trishia Lichauco, Prime Chief of Staff Coach Chiefs of Staff often find themselves in a no-man’s-land in the organizational chart and in their function. They do work for a ...

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In the political sphere, we learned this weekend current White House Chief of Staff John Kelly is on the way out. Regardless of the reasons behind this particular decision, the ...

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This article was co-authored by Catherine Berardi and Maddy Niebauer. It originally appeared on vChief’s blog here. When was the last time you missed an important deadline? How about the ...

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If you’re playing corporate buzzword bingo, then the free square in the center may as well be “Corporate Culture” because everyone talks about it. Executives from all industries know that ...

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You found yourself a stellar Chief of Staff (COS). They’re a pro at getting things done, and can quickly switch gears to discuss strategic vision. At meetings they’re prepared, articulate, ...

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As Chief of Staff, your job is to be the right-hand of an executive. You help them work more efficiently to execute their vision to move the organization forward. But ...

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Can a leader actually gain more empathy? The jury may still be out, but a critical role the Chief of Staff can play is that of “empathy whisperer.” Providing an ...

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Strong communication skills are important in any position, and as a Chief of Staff it is an essential skill that can make or break you. We see ‘strong written and ...

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With the recent buzz about the growing trend of Chief of Staff (COS) roles in the private sector, let’s highlight a few considerations when hiring for this critical position. Prime ...

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February 28, 2019 When beginning your Chief of Staff role, we encourage following the Dale Carnegie approach of listening first. Whether you are a current or new employee, spending ample ...

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Co-Authored by Catherine Berardi & Madeleine Niebauer The Chief of Staff (CoS) plays a critical role supporting a leader, though what that looks like in practice varies widely. The most ...

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