Struggling to keep your project on track? Leverage a Weekly Scorecard. As a Chief of Staff, you’re often asked to execute a special project on behalf of the CEO.

As you build your Chief of Staff profile, you may want to consider an alternative title. At Cedar, we conduct regular research on the state of the Executive Operations market.

So, you’ve adopted a new identity: aspiring Chief of Staff. But first, are you ready? Are you ready to conduct an arduous and grueling job search?

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.

Rihanna was paid $0.00 for the Superbowl. Why? Because she understands the power of branding. Surprisingly, many top executives don't.

How often do early stage startups leverage Chiefs of Staff? At Cedar, we decided to do the research that VCs would care about. In Q1 2023, we examined 392 Series A/B US startups with a funding event in the last quarter.

How do you reduce the risk of a bad Chief of Staff hire? Use a Chief of Staff Interview Scorecard.

The Chief of Staff can be a super shock to the system. But sometimes, that’s exactly what you need in order to change a toxic leadership culture.

Are you a CEO who wakes up at 4:30am, takes ice baths, and meditates for 2 hours a day? You might not think “fun” is part of the job description, but it should be.

1 profound mistake every Chief of Staff should avoid in their career: Not asking themselves the question “Why?”

The Chief of Staff position is very lonely. 99% of Chiefs of Staff don't have a real peer at their company. No one is doing what you're doing, unless there's a Deputy Chief of Staff.

Is it a fashion faux pas to wear a suit and tie with shorts? Some people can pull it off but it's definitely a choice. That bold choice is how they brand themselves.

Chief of Staff. What does that even mean?

When I founded Cedar, I talked to 50+ CEOs, founders and consultants about their definition of a Chief of Staff. I found a wide range of answers ranging from a glorified EA to a full on CEO proxy who is able to make decisions on behalf of the CEO.

Based on the many documented benefits, a CEO should want to hire a Chief of Staff on the spot. But sometimes other matters take precedent and hiring plans are delayed. If that’s the case, look out for these 8 triggers that make hiring a Chief of Staff an urgent necessity - not something that can be kept on the backburner.

The OCEO is a structure or an entity that is specifically created around the CEO. Its mission is to 10x the personal impact of the CEO while also serving the company and driving operational efficiency.

After a layoff, your team is going to be shook. Now that you’ve reduced the team, they’re going to have to do even more with less resources. Here’s a quick 5 step playbook that you can leverage.

How do you create more leverage for your executive team?. Ask the following yes/no question: “Does the executive team have…”