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Off the back of CoS Connect, we're releasing the most in-depth report on the state of CoS jobs ever, based on thousands of individuals: https://lnkd.in/gqMCGnVJ Learn about common geographies, average tenure in the role, time to find a new role, and net gain / loss of CoS jobs by year, and much more! Massive shoutout to our friend Jason Saltzman and the team at Live Data Technologies for making this happen with us! #chiefofstaff #jobs #data

Chiefs of Staff often find themselves at the center of tough conversations. Whether it's delivering difficult news or guiding leadership through transitions, how you communicate matters. Check out Kate Thompson's blog post, Before You Share Difficult News. It’s packed with practical advice and thoughtful perspectives on navigating sticky situations with empathy and clarity. Key takeaways: 🔹 Facts vs. Stories: Focus on what’s factual, and craft the narrative thoughtfully. 🔹 Change is constant: Anchor your message in organizational values. 🔹 Support over control: You can't dictate how others will feel, but you can support them through transitions. Read the full article at the link in the comments 🔗 #Leadership #Communication #ChiefOfStaff

Are you a Chief of Staff looking to connect, grow, and thrive in your role? Or perhaps you’re an aspiring Chief of Staff looking to make a career change? The Chief of Staff Network is here to support you every step of the way! Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of a vibrant community that provides valuable resources and connections. 👉 Sign up to become a member today (link in comments)

Reminder: fill out our salary survey so that we can help you earn more and be fairly valued - https://lnkd.in/gxjiH6Ss #jobsearch #salarydata #chiefofstaff

What is advice you would share to a CoS or an aspiring CoS? Here is what Michelle Banham shared: - deliver - be credible - prove your worth - don't be afraid to push-back Thanks for sharing and for helping the community for years, Michelle!

Did you see last week's podcast episode with Rico Ashab? In it, you will learn about: - his journey from EA to CoS - how growing the executive office has helped overall performance - how he finds "in-between time" to get stuff done with his principal and so much more! Enjoy and let us know what you think! 🎧

What advice would you give to a CoS or an aspiring CoS? Here is what Stephania Greco shared: - speak up - learn how to prioritize - get to know your executive - focus on team performance vs your own

Want to connect with other CoS IRL in November? Here are our upcoming events - Thursday 11/14: LA Mixer hosted by Melissa C. - Friday 11/15: NYC Walk and Talk hosted by David Nebinski - Wednesday 11/20: SF Coffee meetup hosted by Robyn Smith - Thursday 11/21: NYC Mixer hosted by David Nebinski - Friday 11/22: Seattle Meetup hosted by Casey Smirniotopoulos - Tuesday 11/26: Toronto Mixer hosted by Mila V. - Wednesday 11/27: London Mixer hosted by Andrea Brewster Comment the city below (e.g. "LA") if you want to learn more! When CoS gather, magic happens!

What is your learning hypothesis as a CoS? A new CoS podcast episode with Alex Cherucheril is now out! You will ~learn~ about: • why CoS should bring new ideas and initiatives, even if not explicitly asked for • the benefits of trying to learn or figure out a specific thing when you accept a CoS role • why if a principal only talks with you for 30 minutes before you start, it could be a red flag • how ~50% of CoS roles may be coming from someone internally at a company vs externally • how the role can be lonely and why networking with other CoS can be really helpful like Alex has in LA And much more! Listen and learn using the link below 🎧 PS: our next LA CoS Mixer is next Thursday 11/14 as well!

Who are you as a CoS? Our Amsterdam meetup had a fun exercise where people put on poster boards showcasing: - who *are* we as a CoS - who *aren't* we as a CoS - who do we *want to be* as a CoS You can do this exercise on your own! PS: special thanks to Trudy Westby for hosting this meetup!