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When You’re Not Winning, You’re Learning: Leadership Lessons from Adversity
Whether you’re facing personal or professional adversity, moments of challenge are opportunities for deep learning.
Who’s Most Influential: EA or CoS?
The answer might surprise you. Read our founder’s advice for Executive Assistants, Chiefs of Staff, and everyone else in a company or organization.
Great Leaders Know When to Ask for Help
True leadership isn’t about being the best at everything; it’s about focusing on what matters most and knowing when to lean on others.
Chief of Staff What to Do & Not to Do
Learn about common missteps and practical, trust-building alternatives to help Chiefs of Staff stay aligned with their leader’s goals and maintain effectiveness.
Nova’s Chief of Staff Leveling Framework
Use Nova’s Chief of Staff leveling system for a structured way to categorize Chiefs of Staff by skills, impact, and responsibility.
Why More EAs are Becoming Chiefs of Staff
Executive Assistants are increasingly stepping into Chief of Staff roles for reasons that highlight a shift in the workplace and how leadership views potential among their staff.
Developing Your Chief of Staff Career Story
Learn the specific building blocks to a compelling career story with this step-by-step guide by guest author Katie Montbriand.
Unlocking Your Chief of Staff Story: Why It’s Harder Than You Think
Whether you’re an aspiring Chief of Staff or already in the role, nailing your career story is necessary. Learn about the challenges and how to craft your own unique narrative with guest author Katie Montbriand.
How to Succeed in a Remote Chief of Staff Role
There is increasing potential for a remote Chief of Staff position. Factor in these important considerations to land a remote CoS role and succeed in it.
The Many Titles of a Chief of Staff
It’s no secret that there are many people out there doing the work of a Chief of Staff without the title. Read below to figure out if you’re doing the work of a Chief of Staff, alternate titles for acting Chiefs of Staff, and a few easy steps to help you determine what your “Chief of Staff” title should be.
Chief of Staff: Corporate or Startup?
What's the difference between being a Chief of Staff at a startup and a corporate company, and what are the key aspects of the role? Andrea Brewster guest-authors this blog.
Why Hiring a Chief of Staff IS ‘Founder Mode’
Founder mode vs. manager mode has become a big topic in business, but what might be missing from the conversation? Nova founder, Maggie Olson, shares her key insights.
Love Letter To: Executive Assistant From: Your Leader
Read the third in a series of ‘Love Letters’ written by Nova’s Founder, Maggie Olson.
Love Letter To: Chief of Staff From: Executive Assistant
Read the second in a series of ‘Love Letters’ written by Nova’s Founder, Maggie Olson.
Love Letter To: Executive Assistant From: Your Chief of Staff
Read the first in a series of ‘Love Letters’ written by Nova’s Founder, Maggie Olson.
Nova Founder Maggie Olson on Neurodiversity
Maggie shares her perspective on the differences between neurodiversity and neurodivergence, and main takeaways from a Nova Chat on Neurodivergence in the C-Suite.
Chiefs of Staff: Lead the Charge with AI Policy Writing for Your Company
Learn why Chiefs of Staff are ideally suited for leading and writing company AI policy plus the major takeaways from a recent Nova Chat with AI industry experts about AI policy writing.
Servant Leadership as a Chief of Staff
Learn about the leadership practice that transforms leaders and entire organizations.
Chief of Staff vs. Chief Operating Officer
In this blog we explore the key distinctions between these two critical leadership roles.
A Personal Story - Finding Your Chief of Staff Niche
Explore how you can harness your unique background to excel as a Chief of Staff.