5 Surprising CEO Benefits from Hiring a Chief of Staff
Besides the standard 7 benefits from a Chief of Staff, there are many other benefits that aren’t usually thought of. For example, your Chief of Staff can help you with the emotional ups and downs of being a top executive. Let’s get into 5 surprising CEO benefits from a Chief of Staff below.
1. Less stress
Your Chief of Staff is always there. They are someone that you can count on, especially when things are blowing up, like a server crash. You can let go more often because you know that they’ve got your back. You will have less stress because you have someone executing alongside you who reduces your workload AND offers you emotional support.
2. Stronger boundaries
You are able to say no more often. In fact, the best Chiefs of Staff help their leaders reject low priority requests of their time and energy. You can confidently decline items or delegate them to your support team, i.e. your Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant.
3. Healthier attitude towards work
By enforcing stronger boundaries and helping you lower your stress level at work, your Chief of Staff ultimately helps you cultivate a healthier attitude towards work. You will be able to control more of what you do and when you do it. No more back-to-back meetings for you.
4. More fun on the job
Fun. Remember that word? With a Chief of Staff, you’re bound to connect with the feeling you felt during the beginning of your adventure as CEO. You are able to tap into that sense of play and creativity. Stop feeling like work is a slog.
5. Guilt free vacation
Having your Chief of Staff on deck while you are on vacation is a game-changer. Your partner will no longer be mad at you for taking calls or answering emails on a remote international island. You won’t have to try to hunt down wifi access in off-the-grid areas anymore. You can rest easy knowing that you have a strong team executing while you are OOO.
From all of the CEOs and founders that I've spoken to, it's these intangible benefits that they appreciate the most about their Chief of Staff.
To learn more about the Chief of Staff role, download our Chief of Staff Playbook here.
