Episode 78

The Chief of Staff: A CEO’s Secret Weapon

Published on: 22nd October, 2024

Judith Wallenstein, leader of BCG’s CEO Advisory, explains how chiefs of staff help CEO’s succeed and identify the characteristics that matter most in this role. The best chiefs of staff have integrity, confidence, and a selfless commitment to their boss —becoming part of a CEO’s inner circle by staying out of the spotlight. 

Learn More: 

Judith Wallenstein: https://on.bcg.com/402EekT 

CEO Agenda: https://on.bcg.com/400T1MM 

How CEOs Can Find the Right Chief of Staff: https://on.bcg.com/3NowT7K 

CEO Moments of Truth https://on.bcg.com/TSWMoT 



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This podcast from Boston Consulting Group looks around the corner of today’s big business and social issues. The goal–the so what–is to make sense of today and prepare busy leaders and executives for the day after tomorrow.
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