Hi everybody,

My Chief of Staff Robyn doubles my productivity, has mission-critical responsibilities, and operates with my complete trust. She’s basically my boss.

But I see so many people misunderstand the role, or confuse “Chief of Staff” for “Executive Assistant”. 

If you’re a business leader, don’t make the same mistake. You’re missing a huge opportunity. 

That’s why I’m hosting my Chief of Staff Robyn Smith for a live session this Thursday:

We’ll cover:

  • A job description that actually attracts A-players

  • What kinds of projects & processes have the biggest leverage

  • A first-90-days onboarding checklist

  • My method for building trust fast

Done right, this role is a force multiplier. 

Plus, it’s win-win. You get an all-star on your team, and a young person gets a high-growth career opportunity that sets them up for a senior role down the road.

Join Robyn & me this Thursday, Sep 18th, at noon CT / 1PM ET.

See you there,

Michael

P.S. If you can’t make it, RSVP anyway and I’ll send you the recording.

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