What’s your Chief of Staff sweet spot?
Great, now I want sweets.
Whether you’re looking for a Chief of Staff position, or in one and want to hit it out of the park, it’s important that you know what you’re really, really, good at. (Knowing what you’re less good at is important too - more to come on that.)
There’s no such thing as a Chief of Staff role that fits neatly into one of the classic archetypes with no overlap - plus, even if it did, it’d probably change into another over time - but if you can align your distinctive strengths with what the role and the principal need, you’re more likely to enjoy it and be good at it.
I include a full CliftonStrengths assessment in all my coaching programmes for this reason. It can help to have the words to articulate what you excel at, and you might even find there are other things you didn’t realise you were a natural at.
For now, though, and mainly for amusement (with a little bit of added insight), take this quiz to help you see what your Chief of Staff superpower is.
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Important: Your answers are completely anonymous — this quiz doesn’t collect names, emails, IP addresses, or any other identifying details. The responses aren’t reviewed or stored in any way that could be linked back to you. The only thing you’ll see at the end is your own result, and you don’t have to share your email to get them.
