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A Personal Story - Finding Your Chief of Staff Niche
Explore how you can harness your unique background to excel as a Chief of Staff.
Demystifying the Chief of Staff Role: Complexity, Nuance, and Purpose
Find out what makes the Chief of Staff role so unique and why we embrace its complexity.
Chiefs of Staff: Increase Your Impact Through Discernment
Discernment may be one of the most important nuances to the Chief of Staff role. Consider how this truth can actually propel your effectiveness to new heights.
Essential EA Qualities for the Transition to Chief of Staff
In this blog, we explore the key traits that make an EA suited for a CoS position and highlight the indicators of a successful CoS.
The Chief of Staff Role for Entrepreneurs
Learn how the Chief of Staff role could be a best first step for future entrepreneurs, and highly valuable for CEOs, Founders, business leaders, and those who know them.
Nova Chief of Staff Celebrates Our First Birthday!
At Nova, our goal is simple yet profound: to be the premier destination for Chief of Staff development and education. We believe confidence is the key that unlocks new opportunities, and through hands-on practice and a wealth of resources, we empower leaders to step into their potential.
Navigating the Challenge of Chasing Deliverables: A Chief of Staff's Perspective
The Chief of Staff role can involve consistent communication in pursuit of deliverables. We’re here to help you master this aspect of the role so you and your teams can collaborate effectively.
Will the Chief of Staff Role Survive the Coming Wave of AI?
We give our take on the potential impact of AI on the Chief of Staff role, and provide resources to help you and your teams.
The Journey from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff
For those Executive Assistants contemplating a shift to Chief of Staff, this guide illustrates a roadmap for EAs aspiring to make this leap, offering practical advice and celebrating the successes of those who have already paved the way.
Are You a New Chief of Staff? 5 Things You Should Do Right Away
Starting a new role as a Chief of Staff can feel like diving into a whirlwind of responsibilities and expectations. If you're unsure where to begin, here are five crucial steps to set yourself up for success.
Your Responses to Our Weekly Poll
In this blog, we share responses to recent Nova poll questions and responses directed toward our LinkedIn community regarding all things Chief of Staff.
Recap: AI in the C-Suite
AI is revolutionizing the way the world works. But how do CEOs, Chiefs of Staff, and Executive Assistants (EAs) leverage AI tools and resources in the C-Suite?
Neurodivergence in the C-Suite: Ten Unique Perspectives
We asked our Nova Chief of Staff community to come forward about their neurodivergence and answer a handful of questions about their unique personal experiences with neurodiversity in the C-suite environment.
How to Be an Excellent Executive Project Manager
A great Chief of Staff is an excellent Executive Project Manager. As a leader’s right hand, a Chief of Staff (CoS) helps guide the strategic focus of a leader and works with broader teams in cadence with those goals.
Looking to People Leadership When You’re Young & Hungry
If you’re young and hungry with big career aspirations, this is the blog for you. First off, here’s a word of advice: don’t sleep on people leadership early in your career.
Setting Boundaries in the C-Suite
The 8-5 “butts in seats” mentality is a thing of the past! Today, doing your best on the job should be tightly connected to achieving balance between work and life. In this blog, we unpack our founder’s experiences navigating boundaries early in her career and even now as a CEO and new mom.
Nurturing the EA-CoS Relationship
When you’re in a Chief of Staff (CoS) role, one of the most important relationships you have is with your leader's Executive Assistant, or EA. In this blog, we cover our recommendations for navigating the critical moment in your team’s evolution.
Take the Leap: EA to Chief of Staff
If you’re an Executive Assistant (EA) interested in transitioning into a Chief of Staff role, we have some helpful tips to navigate discussions with your leadership.
Chief of Staff: a Generalist Role
A good Chief of Staff (CoS) is often characterized by their drive, versatility, and acumen for leadership. But recently, the word “generalist” has been thrown around to describe the role with the effect of valuing the very important and varied functions of a CoS. In this blog, we dive in what a generalist is and how being a generalist benefits the Chief of Staff role.
Do You Need an MBA to be a Chief of Staff?
One question I get asked literally all the time is “do I need an MBA to be a Chief of Staff?” Read the blog to get the scoop on if you need an MBA to launch your Chief of Staff journey.