Executive Office Insights · 2026-05-29 · 40 min
205: What does a Chief of Staff actually do - and why are more CEOs hiring them than ever before? In this episode, Clara Ma breaks down the real role of a Chief of Staff inside fast-growing startups and modern leadership teams. From executive strategy and hiring to AI, remote work, and scaling companies, this conversation explores why the Chief of Staff role is evolving so quickly. We talk about: - Chief of Staff vs Executive Assistant - How CEOs hire the right strategic partner - Startup leadership and operations - AI tools and AI literacy for Chiefs of Staff - Emotional intelligence in executive roles - Remote vs in-office collaboration - Career growth after becoming a Chief of Staff - Building high-performing leadership teams Clara also shares lessons from building one of the fastest-growing Chief of Staff communities and working closely with founders, executives, and operators across the startup world. This episode is packed with insights for Chiefs of Staff, Executive Assistants, startup founders, operators, and business leaders preparing for the future of work.
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