EDITOR ’ S LETTER
ISSUE 2 2020
Welcome back to the second edition of Chief of Staff and what a year it has been . In our first edition , our former editor said , “ By the start of this year , the 20s are going to be full of twists , turns and challenges for EAs and everyone in the working world .” No one could have predicted how right he was !
To help you navigate the rest of this challenging year and beyond , we ’ ve put together an exciting issue spilling over with tools , stories and guides to help you tackle whatever the future holds for EAs .
On page 34 you can find a guide on what Christmas could look like in 2020 — complete with COVID-safe event guidelines and gift ideas .
At the beginning of this year , we had the opportunity to speak with 2019 runner-up EA of the Year , Stacie Hill . On page 22 she shares her experiences as an EA and some important tips and tricks for any junior EAs starting out in the role .
We have included a special feature with author of What I Didn ’ t Learn at Harvard , Rob Redenbach . Rob talks us through the importance of resilience and how you can develop this trait . After the year that ’ s been 2020 , I think we can all agree on the importance of being resilient .
As part of our ongoing effort to give exposure to the best in the business , we also profile our 2019 runner-up Up and Coming EA of the Year ,
“ On page 34 you can find a guide on what Christmas could look like in 2020 ”
Gemma Bennett . If you think you ’ ve got what it takes to join Gemma on the podium at this years ’ awards , you can nominate now at executivepa . awardsplatform . com .
As usual , we have also filled this issue to the brim with professional development articles from experts in a wide range of fields including HR , wellness , media , and leadership to name a few . So , go ahead , turn the page , let ’ s get stuck in .
Tyler
Tyler Watkins Production Editor Chief of Staff Magazine
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