As a CEO, you’re likely hiring a Chief of Staff based on logos. That’s logic as the Greeks say. You’re investing in someone to multiply your impact, save you time, improve your communications, give you more energy, speed up execution and accelerate growth at your company.

Pathos, ie emotion, doesn’t factor into your decision-making process. Or does it? Are there emotional reasons why you might want to add a Chief of Staff to your executive support team?

The reality is that your Chief of Staff can help you with the emotional ups and downs of being a top executive. Let’s get into 5 surprising CEO benefits from a Chief of Staff below.

Less stress

Your Chief of Staff is always there. They are someone that you can count on. You can let go more often because you know that they’ve got your back. You will have less stress because you have someone executing alongside you who reduces your workload and offers you emotional support.

Stronger boundaries

You are able to say no more often. In fact, the best Chiefs of Staff help their leaders reject low priority requests on their time & energy. You can confidently decline items or delegate them to your support team, i.e. your Chief of Staff or Executive Assistant. No more back to back meetings for you.

Healthier attitude towards work

By enforcing stronger boundaries and helping you lower your stress level at work, your Chief of Staff ultimately helps you cultivate a healthier attitude towards work. You will be able to control more of what you do and when you do it.

More fun on the job

Fun. Remember that word? With a Chief of Staff, you’re bound to connect with the feeling you felt during the beginning of your new adventure as CEO. You are able to tap into that sense of play and creativity. Stop feeling like work is a slog.

Guilt free vacation

Having your Chief of Staff on deck while you are on vacation is a game-changer. Your partner will no longer be mad at you for taking calls or answering emails in the middle of an international island. You won’t have to try to hunt down wifi access in remote areas anymore. You can rest contented that you have a strong team that is executing while you are OOO.

So there you have it - the 5 surprising CEO benefits of a Chief of Staff. They provide huge emotional support to every CEO who is looking to manage the complexities and difficulties of being at the top.

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