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 […]
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 White House Chief of Staff, Not Everyone Wants a Promotion, & Getting Ready for a Career Pivot
Did you know that I actually modeled my role as Chief of Staff after the White House Chief of Staff? When I moved into the role around 2013, there were very few resources available outside of military and government Chief of Staff examples, so I used what I could find and adapted it to the […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hurricane Relief, 1 Year After Quitting My Job, & 6 Disciplines of Strategic Thinking
Like so many others across the United States, I’ve been glued to the news and social media watching the destruction of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton wreak havoc on communities. The Southeast was devastated by Helene just weeks ago and recovery efforts are still underway (and will undoubtedly be for months to come). Hurricane Milton […]
Thought Leadership is Out, 13 Questions for Your Next Job Interview, & The Office Still Matters
And just like that… we’re in Q4. Welcome! So, two weeks ago, I shared a podcast episode from Leila Hormozi about a maker schedule vs. a manager schedule. If you missed it, take a listen. It’s a great episode. But, what I find fascinating is that this week, I was listening to Tim Ferris talk with Kevin […]
One Size Does NOT Fit All, Corporate Swag Will Never Die, & Chief of Staff Career Questions
Recently, I’ve noticed a lot of advice and controversial statements masquerading as the absolute truth on LinkedIn. We know this is a strategy that mainstream media, as well as social media like TikTok, Instagram, and Facebook have used for years. But, I couldn’t help but ask, “Et tu LinkedIn?” Don’t get me wrong, I think […]
100 Day Countdown, Earning Respect, & The Force Multiplier Mindset
On Monday, September 23, there will be 100 days left in 2024. I don’t know about you, but this makes me both terrified that I don’t have enough time to accomplish everything I want to and relieved that I still have so many days left in the year. The reality is,100 days is plenty of […]
Every Entrepreneur Needs a Force Multiplier, 21 Force Multiplier Interview Q’s & 4 Pillars of Innovation
Let’s look at some numbers. There are approximately 31 million entrepreneurs in the United States (and 582 million globally). On average, entrepreneurs earn between $50,000 – $75,000 a year. But, we’re not average here. The top 1% of entrepreneurs earn $390,000 or more. And, of course there are the top 0.1% (I’m looking at you Elon, Mark, […]
Heartsaver You’ve Got the Best of Me, Why Aren’t You Delegating?, & Founder Mode Debate
Did you know that if performed immediately, CPR can double or triple the chance of survival from an out of hospital cardiac arrest? In my opinion, CPR training should be mandatory. No, thankfully, I didn’t have to use compressions or an AED (automated external defibrillator) on anyone over the weekend, but if I had to, I now could […]
The Done List, Amateur vs. Pro Executive Assistants, & A Result-Only Work Environment
I love lists. Put just about anything in bullet form or next to a check box and I’m game. To-do lists? I love a to-do list! It makes me feel in control, organized, and productive. A to-do list is a plan and a promise to myself to be the best version of myself – later today, […]
Don’t Let Your Title Define You, Leaders Have to Let Go, & Strategy Sessions
PSA: Don’t let your job title define you. You can be a CEO and an unethical, diminishing leader. Or, a CEO who inspires change and empowers their team to achieve more. You can be an Executive Assistant who is content with the status quo. Or, an Executive Assistant who is a thought partner to the […]
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 […]
Relax with Blue Spaces, (Mostly) Guilt-Free Vacations, & Behind the Hiring
I’m in Maine. Watching the waves break against the sand. Pale pink cotton candy clouds drift across the sky. I live here now. Okay, really I’m on vacation. But, I mean, come on!? What is it about the ocean that just brings you into alignment with yourself and quiets the voices in your head? Well… […]
200% Life, Partnership Quotes, Managing EA Teams
And just like that… I’m back on The 200% Life podcast with Adam. I know, I know… I just couldn’t stay away! What can I say, I love having interesting conversations with other leaders! For those of you who are new(ish) to The Inner Circle and The Founder & The Force Multiplier, for the past decade […]
Zach Bryan, Chief of Staff Mistakes, & Talking About Force Multipliers with Jasmine Star
Last week, the week I had been waiting for finally arrived… I got to see Zach Bryan perform at Gillette Stadium! I discovered his music around this time last year as I was beginning my transition out of my 13+ year partnership as Adam’s Chief of Staff. Zach’s music carried me through the fall and winter when […]