Parmenio - Chief of Staff

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Parmenio - For the modern day Chief of Staff: Explores the skill sets, knowledge and experience that are essential for the Chief of Staff to perform at their peak and set the pace.

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Parmenio - Chief of Staff episodes:

09.09.2021
Purpose and Passion: Interview Mastery for the Chief of Staff
On this episode of the podcast we explore interview mastery. First, we review the research on the interview process to better understand what’s most important to interviewers. Second, we break down the three key performance factors (content, delivery of content...
08.16.2021
Your Passion To Be Chief of Staff (Crafting Your Story To Get The Job)
As Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry states, passion really matters. Having a story that captures your passion, purpose, values and competencies is critical to getting the job you want. On this episode of the podcast we first explore why...
07.30.2021
“You Got The Chief of Staff Job!” (8 Tactics to Socialize Yourself in the Organization)
On this episode of the podcast we describe and walk you through the organization socialization process. First we articulate just what the organization socialization process is and why it’s so important to your success in a new organization. Then we...
07.17.2021
Elevating! (Using Career Frameworks to Get that First Chief of Staff Job)
This episode is all about Elevating you and your career. On this episode we describe the Career Adaptability and Competency frameworks. We then discuss and describe two methods you can use to Elevate yourself to get that Chief of Staff...
07.08.2021
“Two Become One” (Interview with Ian Crook - Parmenio Client)
On this episode of the podcast we interview Mr Ian Crook. Ian is the owner / CEO / MD of a transport company based in the UK and also a Parmenio client. On the podcast, Ian first shares some background...
07.04.2021
“I Don’t Have Any Resources For You!” (4 Step Conflict Resolution)
Organizational conflict is inevitable. For the Chief of Staff, doubly so due to the unique role and position. On this episode of the podcast we first describe the structural factors that lead to conflict. Second, we provide some statistics on...
06.24.2021
“Written in Stone” (Power of Your Words / Reflective Journaling)
Change events such as an organizational change, job loss and new job can impact a persons “perceived control,” and thus result in the person feeling a “loss of control.” A “loss of control” is usually accompanied by chronic stress that...
05.28.2021
“You Didn’t Get The COS Job” (Science of / Overcoming Rejection)
Everyone at some point in their life experiences rejection / failure. What’s important is that we have the right mindset to deal with rejection, and we use that failure to catapult us forward in a positive manner. On this episode...
12.21.2020
Two Become One - Being Fully Present and Attentive
The Two Become One - that is the goal of the Chief of Staff, to develop a deeply intimate, trusting relationship with your partner. On this episode of the podcast we describe the steps and method to forge deeply intimate...
03.11.2020
“I Need You To Lead A New Product Project”
“I need you to lead the development of a new product. So tell me, how would you go about doing that?” On this episode of the podcast we describe a simple project plan that you can use to guide the...
01.25.2020
“I Need You To Implement A New Process”
It is highly likely that you will be asked during the interview process the following question, “so tell me, how do you implement a new process?” And if you’re already a Chief of Staff, it’s likely you will be asked...
12.23.2019
Leader Positivity
On this episode of the podcast we dive into “leader positivity.” Leader positivity is a mindset and a way of behaving and approaching things that is characterized by four attributes. The four attributes that comprise leader positivity are efficacy, optimism,...
11.25.2019
Parmenio Vision: Horse and Rider - Coming Together To Achieve Our Dreams
saw On this episode of the podcast we share the Parmenio vision. That vision is symbolized by the the horse and rider - the horse and rider come together in a beautiful symbiotic relationship, based on a foundation of trust and...
11.18.2019
Value Based Decision Making: Bezos, Benioff and Hastings
On this episode of the podcast we describe value based decision making. Value based decision making is both powerful and elegant. The power lies from the fact that they are derived from the values of the organization. First, we give...
11.04.2019
Back To OKR’s: Review of John Doerr’s Five OKR Superpowers
It’s back to OKR’s! On this episode of the podcast we review John Doerr’s five OKR superpowers. John Doerr is a legendary VC and a major advocate of OKR’s, and Doerr personally introduced OKR’s to Google. We review Doerr’s five...
10.20.2019
First 100 Days: Chief of Staff’s Plan of Action
On this episode of the podcast we develop a framework and a plan for the First 100 Days on the job as a Chief of Staff. The framework we present is adaptable and iterative in nature, yet has a strong...
10.07.2019
Agenda of the CEO: Research Method to Accelerate Chief of Staff Mastery
On this episode of the podcast we describe a Primary Research Method To accelerate your mastery of the CEO Agenda. This method can be used by both the current Chief of Staff and someone interviewing for the role. First, we...
09.29.2019
Shadowing The CEO: Seven Steps to Prepare For The Shadowing Process
On this episode of the podcast we explore “shadowing,” and how the Chief of Staff uses this training method to accelerate their knowledge and understanding of the CEO. First, we define observational shadowing, and explore some of the nuances. Next,...
09.23.2019
Agenda of the CEO: Value Alignment and Chief of Staff’s Role
The Chief of Staff’s core role is to drive and implement the Agenda of the CEO. Part of the CEO agenda includes articulating a set of values that the CEO wants the organization to “live by.” On this episode of...
09.17.2019
For Advanced Practitioners: Rhetoric And The Chief of Staff
This episode of the podcast is for Advanced Practitioners that have a love for rhetoric and debate. On this episode we will explore how we use rhetoric to both to both promote the Chief Of Staff role, and to defend...
09.02.2019
Agenda Of The CEO: What Is It, How Does The Chief of Staff Use It?
On this episode of the podcast we explore the agenda of the CEO. We first define what the CEO agenda is. For this, we use Marc Benioff’s V2MOM (vision, values, methods, obstacles and measures) as an example of what the...
08.26.2019
What Does The Chief of Staff Do? Giving The Role Meaning and Purpose
What does the chief of Staff do? When people ask this question they are looking for a sense meaning and purpose? They are looking to make sense of the role. Most people answer this question by using ambiguous terminology which...
08.12.2019
Pulse of the Organization: Building Psychological Safety
CEO’s will often ask their Chief of Staff to help them keep their finger on the “pulse of the organization.” First of all, what does this mean? Secondly, how do you go about doing it? On this episode we explain...
07.29.2019
Horse And Rider: Building A Foundation of Trust With CEO / Partner
The relationship between horse and rider is a unique and special one. One based on a deep sense of trust. Likewise, the relationship between Chief of Staff and CEO is unique and special. Building a deep foundation of trust is...
07.08.2019
Message and Mission: Driving Organizational Change
On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the Chief of Staff uses Organizational Change Management Best Practices to drive affect change. We’ve reviewed the scientific research on organizational change and distilled the findings into best practices for three distinct...
06.24.2019
Message and Mission: Engaging for impact - Stakeholder Management
On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the Chief of Staff uses Stakeholder Management to engage and gain support from stakeholders on initiatives and projects. We describe a three step process that the Chief of Staff can use for...
06.03.2019
Message and Mission: Transformational Leadership
On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the Chief Of Staff uses Transformational Leadership to inspire, challenge and lead. First, we describe the four dimensions of transformational leadership. We then give examples of behaviors and attributes from each dimension....
05.19.2019
Message and Mission: How Chief Of Staff Uses Goal Setting to Increase Goal Commitment
On this episode of the podcast we discuss how the Chief Of Staff uses Goal Setting best practices to increase Goal Commitment in the organization. First, we discuss how Goal Commitment is impacted by the “importance” of the goal and...
05.12.2019
Message - Mission and OKR’s
On this episode of the podcast we discuss how OKR’s are used to align and integrate the organization’s actions and priorities to the organizations top level objectives. We then define OKR’s and describe key points in how they are used....
04.29.2019
The Importance of Message And Mission To CEO and Chief of Staff
On this episode of the podcast we discuss the importance of message and mission. We detail why the CEO must develop simple themes and messages that articulate where the organization is headed. And why reinforcement of these themes by the...
04.22.2019
I Think I Need A Chief of Staff - Now What?
On this episode of the podcast we first explore the need for a Chief of Staff. We detail five key questions that a CEO / Hiring Manager can ask to validate their need for a Chief of Staff. Once that...
04.15.2019
Six CEO Dilemma’s And How The Chief Of Staff Solves Them
According to Bain Consulting, CEO’s face six common dilemma’s related to time management and the implementation of their agenda. In this podcast we first review how Bain advises CEO’s on these dilemma’s. And we then describe how the Chief of...
04.08.2019
Meetings: How the Chief of Staff Uses Best Practices to Drive Effective Meetings
As organizations grow and become more complex the need for coordination and communication grows. Meetings usually result. On this podcast we explore how the Chief Of Staff can use best in class process, content and facilitator behaviors in order to...
03.31.2019
CEO and Chief of Staff: Mentor and Mentee
The relationship between CEO and Chief of Staff is unique and special. The Chief of Staff role is also unique. These aspects of the role support a mutually beneficial mentoring relationship. On this podcast we discuss and teach the mentoring...
03.25.2019
What Companies Look For In A Chief Of Staff
On this episode we explore and discuss what companies want in a Chief of Staff. For this analysis, we reviewed 150 recent Chief of Staff job postings and assessed them in regards to Job Responsibilities, Education Requirements, Years of Experience...
03.21.2019
Strategy and Advisory Mastery: What Is It, How To Master It
On this episode we discuss Strategy / Advisory Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Strategy Mastery is. Second, we define it and articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of...
02.04.2019
Project Mastery: What It Is, How To Achieve It
On this episode we discuss Project Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Project Mastery is. Second, we articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of Staff to be successful. Finally, we...
01.28.2019
Proxy Mastery: What Is It, How Does The Chief of Staff Achieve It
On this episode we discuss Proxy Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff. First we define what Proxy Mastery is. Second, we define Proxy Mastery and articulate how this skill enhances the ability of the Chief of Staff to...
01.21.2019
Schedule Mastery: What Is It? How Do You Achieve It?
On this episode of the podcast we discuss Schedule Mastery as it relates to the Chief of Staff’s role and duties. First, we define what Schedule Mastery is. Second, we articulate how it flows from and synchronizes with the operating...
01.20.2019
The Gatekeeper: What the Chief of Staff Needs to Know
The term Gatekeeper is often used to describe duties of the White House Chief of Staff. The term itself has negative connotations associated with it. On this podcast we give a historical overview of how White House Chief’s of Staff...
01.14.2019
Driving The Operating Rhythm: How the Chief of Staff Sets The Pace
On this episode we describe how the Chief Of Staff Drives the Operating Rhythm / cadence of the organization. How the Operating Rhythm supports the CEO’s decision making style. And finally, how the Chief Of Staff uses four specific practice...
01.05.2019
CEO Decisiveness: Why It's Critical and how the Chief of Staff Drives it
Decisiveness is a critical attribute of successful CEO's. The research tells us that decisiveness is not only critical for CEO success, but also organizational success. On this podcast we first define CEO decisiveness, and then give examples of how successful...
12.30.2018
CEO Mindset: What the Chief of Staff Needs to Know
This episode explores the CEO Mindset. We first define what CEO Mindset is and why its important for the Chief of Staff to understand this. We then distill the mindset of successful CEO's to discern common themes in terms of...

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Parmenio - Chief of Staff episodes:

Purpose and Passion: Interview Mastery for the Chief of Staff

Your Passion To Be Chief of Staff (Crafting Your Story To Get The Job)

“You Got The Chief of Staff Job!” (8 Tactics to Socialize Yourself in the Organization)

Elevating! (Using Career Frameworks to Get that First Chief of Staff Job)

“Two Become One” (Interview with Ian Crook - Parmenio Client)

“I Don’t Have Any Resources For You!” (4 Step Conflict Resolution)

“Written in Stone” (Power of Your Words / Reflective Journaling)

“You Didn’t Get The COS Job” (Science of / Overcoming Rejection)

Two Become One - Being Fully Present and Attentive

“I Need You To Lead A New Product Project”

“I Need You To Implement A New Process”

Leader Positivity

Parmenio Vision: Horse and Rider - Coming Together To Achieve Our Dreams

Value Based Decision Making: Bezos, Benioff and Hastings

Back To OKR’s: Review of John Doerr’s Five OKR Superpowers

First 100 Days: Chief of Staff’s Plan of Action

Agenda of the CEO: Research Method to Accelerate Chief of Staff Mastery

Shadowing The CEO: Seven Steps to Prepare For The Shadowing Process

Agenda of the CEO: Value Alignment and Chief of Staff’s Role

For Advanced Practitioners: Rhetoric And The Chief of Staff

Agenda Of The CEO: What Is It, How Does The Chief of Staff Use It?

What Does The Chief of Staff Do? Giving The Role Meaning and Purpose

Pulse of the Organization: Building Psychological Safety

Horse And Rider: Building A Foundation of Trust With CEO / Partner

Message and Mission: Driving Organizational Change

Message and Mission: Engaging for impact - Stakeholder Management

Message and Mission: Transformational Leadership

Message and Mission: How Chief Of Staff Uses Goal Setting to Increase Goal Commitment

Message - Mission and OKR’s

The Importance of Message And Mission To CEO and Chief of Staff

I Think I Need A Chief of Staff - Now What?

Six CEO Dilemma’s And How The Chief Of Staff Solves Them

Meetings: How the Chief of Staff Uses Best Practices to Drive Effective Meetings

CEO and Chief of Staff: Mentor and Mentee

What Companies Look For In A Chief Of Staff

Strategy and Advisory Mastery: What Is It, How To Master It

Project Mastery: What It Is, How To Achieve It

Proxy Mastery: What Is It, How Does The Chief of Staff Achieve It

Schedule Mastery: What Is It? How Do You Achieve It?

The Gatekeeper: What the Chief of Staff Needs to Know

Driving The Operating Rhythm: How the Chief of Staff Sets The Pace

CEO Decisiveness: Why It's Critical and how the Chief of Staff Drives it

CEO Mindset: What the Chief of Staff Needs to Know

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