A recent article argued that building decks is "fake work" that wastes organizational time. For Chiefs of Staff and strategic operators, however, well-crafted slides aren't a distraction. They’re often the work itself. Learn when slides are worth the time, when they're not, and why the Walking Deck is a CoS's secret weapon for alignment, credibility, and executive communication.

Whether you're growing in your current role or eyeing what’s next, this Nova Chat dives into three career stages every Chief of Staff should navigate with intention.

Follow these eight actionable steps to successfully optimize your CEO’s time and elevate your role as a strategic partner.

Learn about common missteps and practical, trust-building alternatives to help Chiefs of Staff stay aligned with their leader’s goals and maintain effectiveness.

Use Nova’s Chief of Staff leveling system for a structured way to categorize Chiefs of Staff by skills, impact, and responsibility.

Learn the specific building blocks to a compelling career story with this step-by-step guide by guest author Katie Montbriand.

Whether you’re an aspiring Chief of Staff or already in the role, nailing your career story is necessary. ​​Learn about the challenges and how to craft your own unique narrative with guest author Katie Montbriand.

There is increasing potential for a remote Chief of Staff position. Factor in these important considerations to land a remote CoS role and succeed in it.

It’s no secret that there are many people out there doing the work of a Chief of Staff without the title. Read below to figure out if you’re doing the work of a Chief of Staff, alternate titles for acting Chiefs of Staff, and a few easy steps to help you determine what your “Chief of Staff” title should be.

What's the difference between being a Chief of Staff at a startup and a corporate company, and what are the key aspects of the role? Andrea Brewster guest-authors this blog.

Founder mode vs. manager mode has become a big topic in business, but what might be missing from the conversation? Nova founder, Maggie Olson, shares her key insights.

Learn about the leadership practice that transforms leaders and entire organizations.

In this blog we explore the key distinctions between these two critical leadership roles.

Find out what makes the Chief of Staff role so unique and why we embrace its complexity.

Discernment may be one of the most important nuances to the Chief of Staff role. Consider how this truth can actually propel your effectiveness to new heights.

Learn how the Chief of Staff role could be a best first step for future entrepreneurs, and highly valuable for CEOs, Founders, business leaders, and those who know them.

The Chief of Staff role can involve consistent communication in pursuit of deliverables. We’re here to help you master this aspect of the role so you and your teams can collaborate effectively.

Starting a new role as a Chief of Staff can feel like diving into a whirlwind of responsibilities and expectations. If you're unsure where to begin, here are five crucial steps to set yourself up for success.

A great Chief of Staff is an excellent Executive Project Manager. As a leader’s right hand, a Chief of Staff (CoS) helps guide the strategic focus of a leader and works with broader teams in cadence with those goals.

The 8-5 “butts in seats” mentality is a thing of the past! Today, doing your best on the job should be tightly connected to achieving balance between work and life. In this blog, we unpack our founder’s experiences navigating boundaries early in her career and even now as a CEO and new mom.