How to wrap up a consultant’s engagement
If you’ve brought on an external consultant, at some point, the work will likely wind down. There may be some possibility of that...
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Maddy Niebauer
- Mar 20
Start-up businesses (Part 3): Lessons Learned at vChief
I thought a good way to wrap up our startup series would be to share some of my own lessons learned as the startup founder of vChief. I...
Maddy Niebauer
- Feb 5
Start-up businesses (Part 2) - How to build your org chart
There’s no denying it: being a founder in the startup world can be lonely and overwhelming, and leave you feeling like you need to do it...
Maddy Niebauer
- Dec 23, 2021
Start-up businesses (Part 1) - How to use a chief of staff as an entrepreneur
I’ve talked time and again about the benefits of enlisting support from a chief of staff when you are in the grind of developing your...
Maddy Niebauer
- Nov 11, 2021
What does a chief of staff do in the higher education industry?
While we continue to debunk the myth that the chief of staff role is reserved solely for politics, we thought it would be helpful to...
Maddy Niebauer
- Sep 28, 2021
How to Find a Great Chief of Staff
At some point in your business, you may determine you are ready to hire a chief of staff. Of course, at that point in your business...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jul 20, 2021
How Can a Chief of Staff Effectively Support Multiple Executives?
The chief of staff role can look different depending on the organization, the executive who is being supported, and the culture of the...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jul 10, 2021
Meet the vChief Interns
This has been an exciting summer here at vChief as we’ve taken on a new opportunity: internships. With a values system that includes...
Maddy Niebauer
- Apr 11, 2021
vChief's 5 Year Anniversary: Part 1 - A Jump into Entrepreneurship
It’s hard to believe I wrote my first blog post five years ago, introducing my new venture and enlightening business leaders on what is...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jan 15, 2021
How to Create SMART Goals as a Chief of Staff
As we approach a new year, we are often inclined to create resolutions and set goals. In our work life, our individual goals should align...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jan 8, 2020
vChief's 2019 Year in Review
Happy New Year! We hope you all enjoyed the holiday season and are as excited as we are to jump into 2020. Looking back on 2019, we’re so...
Maddy Niebauer
- Dec 19, 2019
In Memoriam: Christian Salvatori
Christian Salvatori, a long-time key member of the vChief team, lost his battle with a swift moving illness last week.
Maddy Niebauer
- Sep 11, 2019
Does your start-up need an Advisory Board?
You’ve taken the leap and launched that business idea you had, now you’re in the throes of a startup. One piece of the puzzle you may...
Maddy Niebauer
- Aug 13, 2019
Why You Should Use an Executive Coach to Support Your Career
Perhaps you’ve considered working with an executive coach, but you wonder about the value. Or you’re worried that it will just be another...
Maddy Niebauer
- Jul 15, 2019
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...
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
- Jan 8, 2019
Interview with Chief of Staff Expert Founder, Tyler Parris
Our frequent partner and collaborator, Tyler Parris, who runs chiefofstaff.expert and wrote a book on the chief of staff role is offering...