Chiefs of Staff Reveal Life with World's Most Powerful
Political chiefs of staff worldwide have shared insights into their experiences at the center of major political decisions.
They are often the second-most powerful individuals in the room, yet remain largely unknown to voters. According to Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, author of The Right Hand, chiefs of staff are typically media-shy, considering it a "bad day" if they appear in the news.
"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 core to the role, and once these are compromised, the working relationship cannot continue. Her book features interviews with eight chiefs of staff, offering a glimpse into their lives supporting and challenging the world's most powerful leaders.
Author's summary: Chiefs of staff share insights into their roles.
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