Life with the World's Most Powerful Leaders
Chiefs of staff from around the world have shared their experiences of working with the most powerful leaders, offering a glimpse into their daily lives.
According to Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, author of The Right Hand, chiefs of staff are often the second-most powerful people in the room, yet remain largely unknown to the public.
"The (chief of staff) role has this professional intimacy, it's such a unique role and the biggest takeaway was that at the end of the day it does come back to friendship,"
Saintilan-Stocks notes that trust and loyalty are essential components of the chief of staff role, and once these are lost, it becomes impossible to continue working together.
The book features interviews with eight chiefs of staff, who share their perspectives on supporting and challenging the world's most powerful leaders.
Author's note: Exploring the hidden world of chiefs of staff.