EP. 48 Chief Of Staff: Who Makes A Great CoS & Where To Find One (Pt. 2)

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Now that you’re on the hunt for a Chief of Staff: Who are you looking for and where can you find them? Each Chief of Staff is custom-fit to the principal (CEO, Founder, Executive) and the company based on the culture, gaps and personalities of those involved. However, there are common traits that are found across all effective Chiefs of Staff: Execution Forward, Emotionally Intelligent and Endurance. In this episode, Joseph also discusses the sub-traits that make a great CoS and whether you should be looking inside or outside your organization for the right person. A great CoS can be usually be found in environments where grit, service and ambiguity are a constant reality. From combat-proven military Leaders to multi-time entrepreneurs, excellent CoS candidates can come from very diverse backgrounds- It is their tenacity, teamwork and “Get It Done” attitude that ties them together.

This 3-part series will discuss the Concept of a Chief of Staff, Who makes a good one and where to find them and most importantly, How to properly use their talents.