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Oct 2024

20m 25s

The Chief of Staff: A CEO’s Secret Weapo...

Boston Consulting Group BCG

About this episode

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.

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

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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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