Listen "What are Chief of Staff Duties in Business? Learn 5 examples of what a COS actually does day-to-day"
Episode Synopsis
Curious about the responsibilities of a Chief of Staff? Emily shares five specific duties in business she handled in her role. From spearheading the recruitment of key executives to revamping marketing strategies and ensuring the CEO's well-being, these examples offer a glimpse into the daily life of a Chief of Staff. Use them to assess whether this role aligns with your own responsibilities, share them with those wondering about the Chief of Staff's duties, or gain valuable insights into the diverse activities this position involves.– – – – –Timestamps01:03 Exploring the Daily Tasks of a Chief of Staff02:00 Recruiting and Training Key Hires04:51 The Importance of Flash Reports08:09 Gap Filling: A Key Responsibility of a Chief of Staff10:06 Revamping Corporate Marketing12:58 Maintaining CEO Sanity: A Crucial Role of a Chief of Staff17:41 Takeaways– – – – –Emily Sander is a C-suite executive turned leadership coach. Her corporate career spanned Fortune 500 companies and scrappy start-ups. She is an ICF-certified leadership coach and the author of two books, An Insider’s Perspective on the Chief of Staff and Hacking Executive Leadership. Emily works with early to senior executives to step into effective leadership with one-on-one coaching. Go here to read her story from seasoned executive to knowledgeable coach.Get your free Chief of Staff Skills Assessment Checklist here.Download your free Chief of Staff Toolkit here.To learn more about Emily and Next Level Coaching, click here.Follow Emily on LinkedIn | YouTube
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