Cubicle to CEO Podcast: What’s Possible When You Delegate 80% of Your Workload to a Force Multiplier
FROM THE CUBICLE TO CEO PODCAST – Entrepreneurs know they should delegate — but few actually know how. After 15 years as the right hand to high-growth CEOs, Hallie Warner has seen the difference a true Force Multiplier can make — the kind of partner who can help a founder stop making 80% of the […]
What’s an Associate Chief of Staff and Why You Might Need One
By Madeleine Niebauer, founder and co-CEO of vChief, a fractional executive talent network that helps organizations stabilize and scale through interim and fractional leadership. If you’re a Chief of Staff, you already know the drill: you’re in the trenches, juggling executive priorities, cross-functional projects, comms, board prep, strategy alignment, and about 47 other things that […]
Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Leadership for Right-Hand Partners by Diana Brandl
Today’s guest post is from Diana Brandl, Founder of The Socialista Projects and host of the Executive Office Insights podcast. To learn more about Diana and her work, visit The Socialista Projects or follow her on LinkedIn! Positive Psychology and Strengths-Based Leadership for Right-Hand Partners Force Multipliers (i.e. Chiefs of Staff, Executive Assistants, Executive Support professionals, […]
Stop Auditing, Force Multipliers vs. Integrators, & The Challenges of Entrepreneurship
When you hear the word “audit” do you immediately get a bit tense and start thinking that the IRS is coming for you? Yeah. Me too. And, yet, one of the first things that many Chiefs of Staff and Force Multipliers set out to do in their first 30 days on the job is audit […]
Force Multiplier Mindset: Maximizing Impact as an EA or Chief of Staff
FROM THE LEVERAGING LEADERSHIP PODCAST – Hallie Warner talks about her journey from Executive Assistant to Chief of Staff, the differences between those roles, and how they work together in both small and large companies. She shares real situations, like launching a year-long leadership program with an EA handling logistics, and discusses common setups and […]
R-E-S-P-E-C-T | Find Out What It Means to Executive Assistants
There’s a lot of talk about how Executive Assistants and Force Multipliers should be “respected as strategic partners.” And while I agree with the sentiment (yes, respect is critical for a successful working partnership), it’s not something that shows up on day one just because you do. Respect is earned. It’s built. It’s given by […]
Business Acumen for Executive Assistants: Why It Matters and How to Build It
When Executive Assistants and other Force Multipliers ask me how they can become a stronger strategic business partner to their Principal and leadership team, one of the first things we talk about is business acumen. And no, it’s not just a buzzword for CEOs or MBAs. Developing business acumen is one of the most effective […]
Thinking About Partnering with an Entrepreneur? Read This First.
If you’re an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, or Force Multiplier eyeing a role alongside a founder, entrepreneur, or small business owner, read this first. I’m a huge advocate for the power of strategic right-hand partnerships in entrepreneurial businesses. When the fit is right, this kind of role can be deeply fulfilling, dynamic, and wildly […]
What’s the Difference Between Business Administration and Business Operations?
Think we’re just talking semantics? Think again! In every successful business, two major forces are at play: business administration and business operations. While they’re deeply connected and often overlap, they’re not the same thing. I think it’s a topic worth exploring because those in Force Multiplier roles, like Executive Assistants and Chiefs of Staff, often […]
Executive Support Admin Chat: What Is the Difference Between an Executive Assistant and a Chief of Staff with Hallie Warner
FROM EXECUTIVE SUPPORT MEDIA – This session is one of Hallie’s wonderful live Q&A sessions, in which Hallie discusses one of her favourite topics, “The Difference Between an Executive Assistant and A Chief of Staff”. Hallie delves into this subject at a high level and delivers a greater understanding of the overlap between the two […]
The 200% Life: Summary Review
FROM ELEVATE SOCIETY – Have you ever wondered how to achieve both spiritual fulfillment and business success without retreating from the world? In The 200% Life: Your Guide to Spiritual Growth & Business Success Without Meditating on a Mountaintop, Adam Hergenrother and Hallie Warner offer a compelling roadmap to harmoniously blend personal enlightenment with professional achievement. […]
The Org Chart Doesn’t Define You! True Leadership From Any Role Ft. Author Hallie Warner
FROM CATALYST PODCAST – How do you move beyond traditional support roles into a position of influence and leadership? In my recent conversation with Hallie Warner, co-founder of The Founder and The Force Multiplier, we explored the critical role of force multipliers in driving business success and empowering leaders. Listen to the conversation here.
EA Voices to Follow
FROM THE EA CAMPUS – In this article, we’ve pulled together a list of 45 Executive Assistants, thought leaders, and industry influencers shaping our profession’s future. Whether you need a confidence boost, leadership inspiration, or just some solid, practical advice to make your role easier, these voices will help you navigate the ever-changing landscape of […]
EA vs. Chief of Staff vs. COO & Maximizing the Partnership with Founders
FROM THE RIGHT-HAND ROADMAP – Learn the key differences between an Executive Assistant, Chief of Staff, and COO, and how to maximize your partnership with a founder, featuring expert insights from Hallie Warner. Listen to the podcast here.
The 25 best books for real estate agents in 2025
FROM HOUSING WIRE – As you plan your 2025, it’s important to be intentional about including self-development activities. After all, our business will only grow as much as we do as business owners. With hundreds of books to choose from, it can be overwhelming to know which one will truly have a positive impact on […]
Thankful for YOU!, How to Say “No” to Your Boss, What You Should Stop Doing, & Give and Take
Happy Thanksgiving! I just wanted to take a minute to thank YOU for being a part of The Inner Circle and The Founder & The Force Multiplier community. Whether you’ve been here since the first blog post in 2016 or you just found us yesterday – I am so glad you are here! “Gratitude is […]
What the Seahawks & Force Multipliers Have in Common, Becoming an Impact Player, CCing My EA Podcast, Slowing Down, & More
I typically don’t watch football. I’m more of a hockey girl, myself (Go Bruins!). But this interview was too good not to share. A couple of weeks ago my friend Michelle J. sent me this video of the Seattle Seahawks coach, Mike Macdonald talking about cornerback Devon Witherspoon. I mean, he could have been talking […]
The Self-Confidence Formula, The 1 Hour Rule, & Year-End HR Compliance
When I first started working with my former Executive, Adam, he “only” had three businesses – he owned a real estate team, a real estate brokerage, and several investment properties. Much of my time during the first three years of our partnership was spent in the real estate world and about 80% of it working […]
Shower Thoughts, Let Me Know How I Can Help, Chief of Staff to CEO, Fall in Love With the Problem, and More
Have you ever noticed how most of our best ideas and insights come to us while we’re in the shower? Or maybe while we’re on a walk or folding laundry. Shower thoughts, defined, “as a sudden idea that occurs to a person during an unconnected mundane activity” are aptly named. My shower thoughts aren’t always brilliant […]
Look for Qualities of Work You Enjoy, The Executive Assistant Flex, 5 Great Podcasts, & Be Ready When the Luck Happens
I recently came across this little gem from Thomas Frank, video creator and writer. Whether you’re looking for your next job or starting a business, I think this concept is worth considering. Building requires more risk, uncertainty, and lots of trial and error, which can be frustrating, but also exhilarating! Maintaining is more predictable and allows […]
The Executive Assistant Flex: Why Are EAs Expected to Flex “Up”, but Chiefs of Staff Never Flex “Down”?
Here’s something for you to think about this week: Why are Executive Assistants often expected to flex “up”, but Chiefs of Staff are never asked (and in fact, are usually encouraged not) to flex “down”? I mean, we hear it all the time: Chiefs of Staff (CoS) are “strategic” and “operational leaders,” while Executive Assistants […]
Learning the Hard Way, 100 Tips to Organize Your Life, Owning Your Career, Book of the Week & More
Alex Hormozi, Founder of Acquisition.com sold one of his other companies, Gym Launch, for $46.2 million. Today, let’s take a minute to learn from someone who’s gone before us in business (very successfully I might add). And, per usual, these lessons apply to founders, leaders, CEOs, and Force Multipliers and executive support professionals. Here are the 7 lessons that […]
Executive Assistant Job Description
PLEASE NOTE – The sample job description below is certainly not exhaustive and simply serves as a jumping-off point for you to craft a job description that encompasses the work you do (or that you want a new Executive Assistant to do). Things to Consider When Creating an Executive Assistant Job Description Executive Assistants (EAs) […]
One Year Later: What I’ve Been Thinking About Since Quitting My Job
October has always been an important month in my career. In October 2010, I started working with Adam Hergenrother and was introduced to the wild and exciting world of real estate. In October 2013, I pitched the Chief of Staff role and “promoted” myself. And my second co-authored book was published in October 2023. One […]