The Chief of Staff Authority Myth: You Have More Than Influence
🗓️ Join us on November 12th!
The biggest misconception about the Chief of Staff role is that you lead purely by influence. In this fireside, Nicki busts that myth: a CoS can operate as a true extension of the CEO -- with real authority to run the executive team and hold it accountable -- and she'll break down the two things that make it work.
First, the operating cadence and accountability that turn that authority into a well-run ELT. Second, the synthesis and storytelling that turn the firehose of executive work into decisions and a narrative that lands with the CEO, board, investors, and company. She'll walk through the actual system she uses, followed by an open AMA.
💡 What will attendees leave with?
How to position yourself as a true extension of your CEO -- the setup that earns you real authority with the ELT, not just influence.
The operating cadence and accountability moves that turn that authority into a well-run executive team.
The synthesis + storytelling craft to turn ELT work into decisions and a narrative that lands with any audience -- CEO, board, investors, or company.
🎯 Who is this session for?
Chiefs of Staff (current or aspiring), and anyone in a right-hand / principal-support role who has to drive an executive team they don't formally manage.
✅ How should participants show up?
No prep needed -- just bring your questions and any real situations you're navigating with your exec team. This is a fireside plus open AMA, so come ready to trade notes: the more specific your challenges (a stalled decision, an ELT that won't align, a principal relationship you're still defining), the more useful the conversation. I'll share a live look at the system I use, then we open it up.
🎙️ More about the Speaker
Nicki Disz is a 3x Chief of Staff, currently to the CEO at Mural -- the leading visual collaboration platform helping organizations achieve faster outcomes through alignment. She brings 15+ years of sales, go-to-market strategy, and business operations experience leading scaled teams across privately held, PE-backed, and publicly traded companies. Known as a change agent and force multiplier who accelerates transformation and breaks down silos, she is also a mentor within the Ask a Chief of Staff community.
💜 Ask a Chief of Staff
Ask a Chief of Staff is a premier executive search and career development platform dedicated to placing top-tier Chiefs of Staff and empowering professionals in strategic leadership roles. We serve ambitious professionals and high-growth companies by offering executive recruiting, mentorship programs, and career resources tailored to Chiefs of Staff. By addressing the lack of structured career paths for this role, we provide guidance, connections, and opportunities that accelerate leadership development and organizational success.
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