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Time is a business leader’s most important resource. But how do we give ourselves more time? By hiring a Chief of Staff. A Chief of Staff is the closest thing you can get to buying time or duplicating yourself. High-level, strategic support to capture & lead your most important initiatives. The role is on the rise. 🚀 Business leaders are telling their friends about the power of a Chief of Staff. And THIS is why. The Chief of Staff role is will be one of the most impactful positions of our generation. When are you hiring yours? 🌟🌟 #chiefofstaff ♻️share this post to help spread the word about the power of a Chief of Staff 👇 in the comments, what’s holding you or your company back from filling the role?

The Chief of Staff role is notoriously hard to both understand & describe. The role doesn’t fit into a leveling model, and it doesn’t fit into a skills matrix. Seniority isn’t a clear signal of responsibility for Chiefs of Staff. The role can be anywhere from junior/early in career to executive team level “chief.” Levels can include manager, director, VP, EVP, and everything in between. And this seniority signal does not always indicate the amount of ownership or leadership of the role. Chiefs of Staff can be individual contributors without a team and can also have many direct reports. And Chiefs of Staff operate under dozens of different titles. This is because the company either chooses not to use the title, isn’t aware of it, or doesn’t prefer it. Nonetheless, you can find the Chief of Staff role in healthcare, non-profit, big business, small business, startup, tech, higher-Ed, sports, media, and almost every other industry you can think of. And you can also walk into any of these businesses and many have never used or heard of a Chief of Staff. It’s important that we don’t put the role in a box or apply a one-size-fits all framework for ease, readability, or clicks. The role is complex, nuanced, and every single Chief of Staff role is vastly different. But at its core, across all levels, industries, and companies, the role exists for the same *purpose.* (Find my one-sentence definition in the comments.) The Chief of Staff role is notoriously hard to both understand & describe. But if you’re following me, Maggie Olson, hopefully I’ve helped make it a bit easier. ♻️ Reshare to drive awareness to the CoS role. Wouldn’t the world be better if every CEO knew the power of a Chief of Staff? In the comments: how is your CoS or similar role unique? Have you also found that it’s impossible to fit the role into a box or framework? #chiefofstaff #generalist #executiveassistant #leadership #CEO

The Chief of Staff role will be one of the most impactful positions of our generation. If you’re not paying attention yet, pay attention now. Business leaders have long known they need direct, admin support. And now they’re telling each other about the power of a Chief of Staff. A high-level, strategic thought-partner *directly* supporting the business leader & their initiatives. Excellent in execution. Removing roadblocks. Filling gaps across the biz. Process & efficiency focused. Maximizing the leader’s impact. Making the leader — and the business — exponentially better. If you’re an executive without a Chief of Staff, you’re falling short. pure & simple. The Chief of Staff role will be one of the most impactful positions of our generation. I see it very clearly. Do you? Follow our story at Nova Chief of Staff, and visit our site to learn more about what we do: https://lnkd.in/gB--ZnbQ #chiefofstaff

I was trying to explain to someone why at a company of any scale, the Chief of Staff is almost by definition, the ONLY truly trusted voice in the ear of the CEO. Why? It's about access to resources. VPs at companies of any scale are in a battle for scarce resources; headcount, funding, attention, promotions, etc. The CoS, without budget, without headcount, without a clear career progression is often the ONLY unbiased actor at the table. The Chief's success lies in the company's success, full stop. It's this lack of power and structural influence that is the key to the Chief of Staff's immense power and influence. What a fascinating role!

I've been seeing some posts about hiring a "Chief of Staff". On first glance, some of the folks talking about this are not in a business position to do so. For optics and vanity they're using the term Chief of Staff when they really mean Executive Assistant. And even that can be a stretch. By no means am I saying you can't title your staff how you want. But don't set false perceptions and expectations. With those fancy titles often come greater work and higher salaries, and if you're not prepared to meet both, stick with regular titles. As you hire, start learning the different roles and their relationship with your company needs. Stop listening to the gurus who tell you to make yourself look bigger and more important. With the right team in place, you won't need to. Read this article from McKinsey below for some perspective. Chief of staff: Anatomy of the role in eight charts- https://lnkd.in/gdvghFiv

Most people don't understand what a Chief of Staff does. I didn't either until I became one. Here's the truth: A Chief of Staff is like a Swiss Army knife for an organization, involved in almost every aspect of the business. But at its core, everything can be categorized into four main roles: (hats!) 1. Operations Director: Streamlining processes and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations. 2. Special Projects Lead: Spearheading key initiatives that don’t fit neatly into other departments. 3. Strategic Advisor: Offering insights and recommendations to top executives, and empowering the CEO to be better. 4. Executive Voice: Representing the CEO and senior leadership in various forums and communications, both internally and externally. These four roles capture both the breadth and depth of a Chief of Staff's responsibilities. It's a position that requires versatility, strategic thinking, and perhaps most importantly, the ability to seamlessly transition between high-level strategy and granular execution. If you're considering a Chief of Staff position or working with one, understanding these four areas is crucial. It's a position that can significantly impact a company's success when leveraged effectively. Founder or Chief of Staff? How does your experience compare?

Are you working on trying to elevate yourself to a Chief of Staff? If you are speaking with your boss about this kind of promotion, take a read of this article from Chief Executive which is crammed full of reasons why an Exec needs a Chief of Staff - probably a lot of them you are already doing! https://lnkd.in/efe5ptdi

Elena Verna makes the case for why more companies should consider hiring interim leaders. This "try before you buy" approach also benefits companies looking to grow a new department or team, like communications and marketing, which is likely not their primary offering. Having served as the external communications department for brands such as PrizePicks, Apollo.io, Doist, Qnovo, Mural, and many more, we can attest that this strategy makes so much sense. In times of economic uncertainty, where the wrong full-time hire can significantly impact a company's bottom line, utilizing interim leaders and expert consultants is often the best approach for both the organization and the individual. https://lnkd.in/gH2jtWMH

📚 To the operational backbones and trusted partners out there, this book is for you! 💪✨ Just finished another read: "Chief of Staff: The Strategic Partner Who Will Revolutionize Your Organization" by Tyler Parris 🌟 https://amzn.to/3KUgEOy Following "The Founder and The Force Multiplier," diving into this book felt like the natural next step in my career journey. It's fascinating to explore the evolving role of the Chief of Staff (CoS) and see how closely it aligns with the skills and ambitions I’ve been honing over the years. 💼 Tyler Parris's insights brilliantly outline how the CoS is not just a supportive role but a pivotal one that drives strategic initiatives, aligns teams, and amplifies the executive's vision. 🚀 As someone who thrives on being the glue that holds everything together, I saw so much of myself in the attributes and responsibilities of a CoS. It's more than just managing tasks—it's about being a catalyst for change and innovation. 🤝 This book has given me a renewed sense of purpose to push boundaries and contribute even more strategically in every aspect of my work. ✨ Feeling inspired and ready to elevate my game in H2 of 2024! 💼🚀 #CareerExcellence #LeadershipJourney #ChiefOfStaff #ExecutiveAssistant #StrategicPartner #BookRecommendation #ProfessionalDevelopment

If you see a complex leveling framework for the Chief of Staff role run the other way. Here's why... there is FAR too much nuance, variability, and range of seniority in the Chief of Staff role to apply specific responsibilities to exact CoS levels. As the Founder of Nova Chief of Staff, I've had thousands of conversations diving deep into the key responsibilities of a Chief of Staff, across every industry you can imagine. And we've made it much simpler. There are only a few key (but BIG) differences that should be referenced when talking about the levels of Chief of Staff. 🥁🥁🥁 I'm excited to announce that Nova has created a simple Chief of Staff leveling framework that can help those aspiring, hiring, and currently in the role in big ways. KEY TAKEAWAYS - All Chiefs of Staff have *major breadth* of strategic responsibility (see level 1). - The more skilled & experienced the Chief of Staff, the greater the involvement in leading cross-functional teams and key business initiatives. And by nature, these CoSs are involved in higher-stakes projects (see level 2). - Chiefs of Staff who act as proxy & advisor to their leader are the most senior with likely the deepest skillset (see level 3). Use this framework to: - determine who to hire & how to pay - set goals for career advancement - discuss responsibilities - and, to simply understand the CoS role better. Check it out, and let us know what you think. ✨ In the comments: Do you agree with these differences in levels? #chiefofstaff #CEO #hiring #executiveassistant #leveling