What Do Phases of Matter Have To Do With The Chief of Staff’s Role in Leading Change?
External or internal pressure drives change, but people do their jobs in a current state. How can you map the transition and most effectively lead change? »
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The Sound of Silence: Do Silent Meetings Work?
Seems like every week you hear about another organization who uses so-called “silent meetings,” but do they work? »
I Want to Be a Chief of Staff: Do I Need a PMP?
Do you need a PMP cert to be a useful chief of staff? Probably not, but you're better off being able to know and apply some of the content, however you acquire it. »
Quick Video Tip: Hiring a CoS because your peers are doing it is a recipe for disaster
For more specific tips on identifying areas your CoS can add value, see post for Chiefs of Staff, on role clarity. »
Chief of Staff Trends and Resources: Nov 26, 2018
Chief of staff trends and resources. Chief of staff reading list. »
Manage Conflict Before It Manages Your Leadership Team
"Conflict is inevitable. Combat is not." Brigadier General (Ret.) and CEO of Leader Six, Nolen Bivens. Find out how you, your exec, and your leadership team can do conflict better, and why you can't afford NOT to. »
The False Dilemma of High Standards or High Morale
Does your exec really have to choose between high standards or high morale? »
Influence without managing
A core component of our Chief of Staff as Leader workshop - and more importantly your leadership from behind the scenes - is influencing strategies. VChief's Maddy Niebauer digs into this topic. »
Should Human Chiefs of Staff Worry about AI?
Human chiefs of staff needn't panic about AI taking their jobs. Yet. Here's how we can use AI to make our lives better, though. »