Chiefs of staff to political leaders have shared their experiences, providing insight into their roles and relationships with the world's most powerful people.
According to Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, author of The Right Hand, eight chiefs of staff have offered a glimpse into their lives, highlighting the unique nature of their positions.
"The (chief of staff) role has this professional intimacy, it's such a unique role and the biggest takeaway was that at the end of the day it does come back to friendship,"
Saintilan-Stocks notes that trust and loyalty are essential to the role, and once these are compromised, the working relationship cannot continue.
Chiefs of staff often remain behind the scenes, avoiding media attention, with many considering it a bad day if they are in the news.
Author's summary: Chiefs of staff share insights into their unique roles.