About this episode

Maggie Olson discusses the transformative role of a Chief of Staff in organizations and its impact on leadership and culture.

In this episode, Maggie Olson, the founder of Nova Chief of Staff, shares her wealth of experience from her 20 years in leadership roles at companies like Nordstrom and T-Mobile. She discusses how the Chief of Staff role can be a game-changer for executives and organizations alike, emphasizing that it's not just about operational efficiency but also about fostering a strong organizational culture. Whether you're an aspiring Chief of Staff, an executive looking to enhance your team's effectiveness, or simply someone interested in leadership development, this episode has something valuable for you. Laura's first book – Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want – is now available! Grab your copy today ! Love audiobooks? Values First is also available on Audible and Itunes, so be sure to take a listen! Laura's second book – Values First Teams – is now available! Grab your copy today ! Go to www.thecatchgroup.com to check out the show notes, resources, and links mentioned in this episode! Connect with Laura: -Follow The Catch Group on LinkedIn . -Follow the show on Instagram @thecatchgroup . -Enjoying what you hear? Follow and leave a review…

People in this episode

Host: Laura Eigel

Guest: Maggie Olson

Topics covered

• Chief of Staff
• leadership
• organizational culture
• executive effectiveness
• career development

Keywords

• Chief of Staff
• leadership roles
• organizational culture
• executive teams
• career development

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nova Chief of Staff, Nordstrom, T-Mobile

Books & works: Values First. How Knowing Your Core Beliefs Can Get You the Life and Career You Want, Values First Teams

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