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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
8 Ways to Build Your Personal Brand and Position Yourself as a Thought Leader
This article first appeared in Executive Support Magazine, a global training publication and a must-read for any administrative professional. Visit the website at https://www.executivesupportmagazine.com/ to find out more. Love it or hate it, the conversation around building a personal brand is not going away anytime soon. In fact, creating and managing your personal brand is only going […]