Parmenio - Chief of Staff

Purpose and Passion: Interview Mastery for the Chief of Staff

On this episode of the podcast we explore interview mastery. First, we review the research on the interview process to better understand what’s most important to interviewers. Second, we break down the three key performance factors (content, delivery of content , non verbal behavior) that make up interview performance. Then we review the research on practice and feedback so that the listener understands what’s most effective as far as coaching and training. Head over to growth.parmenio.co for more information on this podcast. 

Your Passion To Be Chief of Staff (Crafting Your Story To Get The Job)

As Gary Burnison, CEO of Korn Ferry states, passion really matters. Having a story that captures your passion, purpose, values and competencies is critical to getting the job you want. On this episode of the podcast we first explore why stories are so powerful and elicit such an emotional response. It turns out that human beings are hardwired to interpret incoming information as narrative. Next, we describe a 6 Step method you can use to craft your own story. A story that demonstrates your passion, purpose, values and competencies. One that can help you get the job you so passionately want. 

“You Got The Chief of Staff Job!” (8 Tactics to Socialize Yourself in the Organization)

On this episode of the podcast we describe and walk you through the organization socialization process. First we articulate just what the organization socialization process is and why it’s so important to your success in a new organization. Then we walk you through a proactive socialization framework that you can use to build relationships, networks and resources in your new role. Using this framework you can accelerate the socialization process and that will allow you to be much more effective as Chief of Staff.

Elevating! (Using Career Frameworks to Get that First Chief of Staff Job)

This episode is all  about Elevating you and your career. On this episode we describe the Career Adaptability and Competency frameworks. We then discuss and describe two methods you can use to Elevate yourself to get that Chief of Staff job. First, we describe Feedback Seeking Behavior and how it can be used to elevate your skills and your profile. We then describe how a coaching and measurement plan can be used to improve your skills and abilities and be used to help you self present yourself as a Chief of Staff candidate. 

“Two Become One” (Interview with Ian Crook - Parmenio Client)

On this episode of the podcast we interview Mr Ian Crook. Ian is the owner / CEO / MD of a transport company based in the UK and also a Parmenio client. On the podcast, Ian first shares some background on the challenges his business and leadership has faced this past year. Ian then shares how he cane to learn of Parmenio and how we came to work together. And finally, Ian shares his experience with Parmenio from a coaching standpoint and how it’s helped him, his business and his personal life. 

“I Don’t Have Any Resources For You!” (4 Step Conflict Resolution)

Organizational conflict is inevitable. For the Chief of Staff, doubly so due to the unique role and position. On this episode of the podcast we first describe the structural factors that lead to conflict. Second, we provide some statistics on conflict in the workplace. And finally, we offer a Four Step model for conflict resolution that is based on the Fisher and Ury model of “getting to yes.” 

“Written in Stone” (Power of Your Words / Reflective Journaling)

Change events such as an organizational change, job loss and new job can impact a persons “perceived control,” and thus result in the person feeling a “loss of control.” A “loss of control” is usually accompanied by chronic stress that can lead to immune suppression and other adverse health effects. In this podcast we describe how one can use Reflective Journaling to gain greater perceived control and thus reduce their stress response. Next we identify benefits of reflective journaling such as increased efficacy, knowledge creation and goal attainment. Then we outline three scenarios and how a Chief of Staff can customize a reflective journal to fit their situation. 

“You Didn’t Get The COS Job” (Science of / Overcoming Rejection)

Everyone at some point in their life experiences rejection / failure. What’s important is that we have the right mindset to deal with rejection, and we use that failure to catapult us forward in a positive manner. On this episode of the podcast we first describe the physiological effects on the body due to rejection. We then outline a simple three step process (reframe , resist, elevate) that we can use anytime we have a setback. 

Two Become One - Being Fully Present and Attentive

The Two Become One - that is the goal of the Chief of Staff, to develop a deeply intimate, trusting relationship with your partner. On this episode of the podcast we describe the steps and method to forge deeply intimate relationships that allow you to be fully: Present - Attentive - Mindful - with your partner. Or, with anyone for that matter. Being fully present and attentive via the body is a superpower. And on this episode of the podcast we describe why and the steps to allow you to do this. Not an easy task mind you. 

“I Need You To Lead A New Product Project”

 “I need you to lead the development of a new product. So tell me, how would you go about doing that?” On this episode of the podcast we describe a simple project plan that you can use to guide the development of a new product. First, we key factors that contribute to new product development (NPD) success. We then outline the NPD process that has been articulated and used by Booz for many years. And finally we walk you through the steps to lead a new product development project.