Why Simplifying Isn’t Always The Best Answer to Complexity
Guest Aaron Rinehard argues that in an increasingly complex world, simplifying isn’t always the best way for leadership teams to deal with complexity.
Congrats! You’ve been asked to set up a comms function – now what?
Chiefs of staff in just about every organization play a role in executive communications, but what if you’re asked to set it up a comms team from scratch?
Is Your Exec Managing Too Many Direct Reports?
Is your exec managing too many direct reports? How would you know? Explore some different approaches to span of control.
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?
Playing Chess, Not Checkers: Intuit’s Brad Smith on the Value of a Chief of Staff Role
You’ve heard me talk about the chief of staff role, but what about the CEO’s perspective on the value it can bring? I interview Intuit’s Chairman and former CEO, Brad Smith.
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?