Life with the World's Most Powerful
Chiefs of staff around the world have shared their experiences of being at the center of big political decisions.
They are often the second-most powerful people in the room, but remain largely unknown to voters.
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.
According to Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, author of The Right Hand, the role of a chief of staff comes down to trust, loyalty, and friendship with their boss.
- Eight chiefs of staff offer a glimpse into their experiences in the book.
- They note that it's a bad day if they are in the news, preferring to remain behind the scenes.
Author's summary: Chiefs of staff reveal their unique role.