Chiefs of staff reveal life with world's most powerful

Life with World's Most Powerful Revealed

Chiefs of staff around the world have shared their experiences of being at the center of big political decisions.

They are often the second-most powerful people in the room, but remain largely unknown to voters.

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.

In the book "The Right Hand" by Phoebe Saintilan-Stocks, eight chiefs of staff offer insight into their roles supporting and challenging world leaders.

Saintilan-Stocks notes that trust and loyalty are core to the role, and once lost, it's impossible to continue working together.

Author's summary: Chiefs of staff share their experiences.

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Bunbury Mail Bunbury Mail — 2025-11-03

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