How to Build the Chief of Staff and CEO Partnership in the First 90 Days
The relationship between the chief of staff and CEO is key to maximizing efficiency and growing a business, but it takes time and...
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Maddy Niebauer
- Jun 6, 2019
How to Keep Your Team Productive This Summer
Most of us look forward to summer because the weather is warmer, the opportunities for fun abound, and vacation is often synonymous with the
Maddy Niebauer & Casey Putschoegl
- Apr 7, 2019
How to Effectively Use Both a Virtual Assistant and a Virtual Chief of Staff
While it’s not uncommon to see leaders want to combine executive assistant and chief of staff duties into a single role, we typically...
Maddy Niebauer
- Mar 1, 2019
Can a Chief of Staff be Effective Working Virtually?
At vChief, we are regularly asked how it is possible to have an effective chief of staff who works remotely from their executive. The...
Maddy Niebauer
- Feb 6, 2019
Marie Kondo for Leaders: The Benefits of "Tidying Up" at Work
With the rising popularity of Marie Kondo’s book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, and her new Netflix show featuring the same...
Maddy Niebauer
- Dec 6, 2018
What is a Fractional Executive?
Fractional executives: all the brains for a small portion of the price If you’re a startup or small-to-medium-sized business, crafting...
Maddy Niebauer
- Nov 30, 2017
Want to Kick Off the New Year Right? Start Planning Now
The end of the year presents a natural time to look back, for individuals and businesses alike. At work, the hustle and bustle of the...
Maddy Niebauer
- Sep 15, 2017
Tips for Working with a Remote Team
Over the last decade or so, the practice of working remotely has challenged the notion of employees working in the office at their desks,...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jul 25, 2017
CEOs: How to Get the Most from Your Performance Review
Though sometimes dreaded by reviewer and reviewee, performance reviews are a mainstay of communication between employer and employee,...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jun 29, 2017
Client Spotlight: Mind Share Partners
Interview with Kelly Greenwood, Founder & CEO, Mind Share Partners Tell us about Mind Share Partners. Based in San Francisco, Mind Share...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jun 22, 2017
Your Organization Sets Strategic Priorities. Why Don't You?
Setting priorities has never been more important than it is today, when everything moves at light speed and your attention is constantly...
Maddy Niebauer & Kelly Harris Perin
- Apr 11, 2017
Planning for Your Parental Leave
Congratulations, you're having a baby! Whether this is your first child or third, each birth is special and requires much to plan for,...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jan 31, 2017
Six Steps for Managing Workflow During Unexpected Staff Departures
Surprise! A key member of your staff tells you he or she is leaving to take another position. Once you process the shock that often comes...
Catherine Berardi & Madeleine Niebauer
- Jul 7, 2016
Hiring a Superstar Chief of Staff
The Chief of Staff (CoS) plays a critical role supporting a leader, though what that looks like in practice varies widely. The most...