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An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff: Why You Need One and How to Be a Great One
Make the Right Move for Your Organization
You’ve heard the the Chief of Staff role is taking the business world by storm. But...what exactly is it? Is it the right move to help your organization thrive and reach the next level? And how can this role reach its full potential?
Are you...
A C-suite executive looking to add a Chief of Staff to your leadership team?About to accept a Chief of Staff role and hungry for insights?A longtime Chief of Staff looking for some new perspectives?
An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff explores every aspect of the Chief of Staff role in a straightforward and engaging way. Author Emily Sander provides one-of-a-kind insights, combining her own experience as a Chief of Staff with perspectives gained from colleagues and her coaching clients. Sander offers her unique perspective on how the role fits into the organizational big picture, with real-life examples to drive home her points.
Gain insights
The Chief of Staff’s myriad responsibilities—including some surprisesWhether your organization needs a Chief of Staff—and what to look forThe top skills you need to be a great Chief of StaffPractical and tactical takeaways you can use right away
Buy this book, pull out your highlighter, and get ready to see the whole board!
You’ve heard the the Chief of Staff role is taking the business world by storm. But...what exactly is it? Is it the right move to help your organization thrive and reach the next level? And how can this role reach its full potential?
Are you...
A C-suite executive looking to add a Chief of Staff to your leadership team?About to accept a Chief of Staff role and hungry for insights?A longtime Chief of Staff looking for some new perspectives?
An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff explores every aspect of the Chief of Staff role in a straightforward and engaging way. Author Emily Sander provides one-of-a-kind insights, combining her own experience as a Chief of Staff with perspectives gained from colleagues and her coaching clients. Sander offers her unique perspective on how the role fits into the organizational big picture, with real-life examples to drive home her points.
Gain insights
The Chief of Staff’s myriad responsibilities—including some surprisesWhether your organization needs a Chief of Staff—and what to look forThe top skills you need to be a great Chief of StaffPractical and tactical takeaways you can use right away
Buy this book, pull out your highlighter, and get ready to see the whole board!
- GenresProfessional Development
129 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 11, 2023
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May 15, 2023
Lead At The Cutting Edge
This review is for the CEO out there who is looking to transform their organization. Back in 2008, I became a CEO for the first time, and quickly appointed a Chief of Staff - though I didn’t know it at the time. With a military background, I knew I needed the classic XO who could wrangle the other C-levels, serve as a trusted advisor, and be my eyes and ears in the field. I titled the position VP of Corporate Initiatives - but what I created was a Chief of Staff - and in 15 years, I’ve maintained that successful model largely unchanged, and won’t be changing it anytime soon.
In her exceptional book, Emily Sander will help you, the CEO or other C-Level executive, understand WHAT a Chief of Staff is, WHY you need one, and HOW to find and use one. This position - long a staple in government and the military - is only beginning to see acceptance in the private sector. This is the time to look at your organization, your challenges and your priorities and learn how an effective CoS can change your company and career.
Emily hits the nail on the head in this well written, concise and valuable book. She’s been in the trenches as a CoS, including working as the CoS at one of the companies where I was serving as CEO at the time. Her performance was exceptional, and the suggestions and observations she makes here are based on real world experience - including the lessons and stories.
As a CEO, you need to at least consider how this role can benefit your organization. And if you are an aspiring CoS or CEO, you can learn from one of the best in the business on how to use this role to improve your company performance and drive your career to the next level. This book will do that. A must read.
This review is for the CEO out there who is looking to transform their organization. Back in 2008, I became a CEO for the first time, and quickly appointed a Chief of Staff - though I didn’t know it at the time. With a military background, I knew I needed the classic XO who could wrangle the other C-levels, serve as a trusted advisor, and be my eyes and ears in the field. I titled the position VP of Corporate Initiatives - but what I created was a Chief of Staff - and in 15 years, I’ve maintained that successful model largely unchanged, and won’t be changing it anytime soon.
In her exceptional book, Emily Sander will help you, the CEO or other C-Level executive, understand WHAT a Chief of Staff is, WHY you need one, and HOW to find and use one. This position - long a staple in government and the military - is only beginning to see acceptance in the private sector. This is the time to look at your organization, your challenges and your priorities and learn how an effective CoS can change your company and career.
Emily hits the nail on the head in this well written, concise and valuable book. She’s been in the trenches as a CoS, including working as the CoS at one of the companies where I was serving as CEO at the time. Her performance was exceptional, and the suggestions and observations she makes here are based on real world experience - including the lessons and stories.
As a CEO, you need to at least consider how this role can benefit your organization. And if you are an aspiring CoS or CEO, you can learn from one of the best in the business on how to use this role to improve your company performance and drive your career to the next level. This book will do that. A must read.
May 17, 2023
A Justification for A Role
Interesting since when you hear the term you think of the White House. Not sure really what to make of this short book other than it wants to justify the role in a more expanded view for todays business environment.
Interesting since when you hear the term you think of the White House. Not sure really what to make of this short book other than it wants to justify the role in a more expanded view for todays business environment.
May 23, 2023
This is so needed
Being in charge is a hard job. This book is a must for anyone in a leadership role. It doesn’t just give sound advice but it gives the reasoning behind the advice and examples from former COS workers.
Being in charge is a hard job. This book is a must for anyone in a leadership role. It doesn’t just give sound advice but it gives the reasoning behind the advice and examples from former COS workers.
September 24, 2023
Thought this was really well written, and easy to digest. I appreciated how well laid out the chapters were and how useful the information is. I feel like this book has given me a good set of tools to get started with in my new role
December 20, 2023
Good Read
This is a good basic overview of the role of CoS. I understand more about the role after reading the book. I wish the author drilled down a little deeper in some areas.
This is a good basic overview of the role of CoS. I understand more about the role after reading the book. I wish the author drilled down a little deeper in some areas.
August 28, 2024
Very nice introduction to the Chief of Staff role with tips for present and future CoS and CEOs willing to have a CoS
September 16, 2025
Good information, more practical than other books on the same subject
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