Leveraging Leadership
Leadership is messy. Most advice isn't built for the reality of competing priorities, difficult stakeholders, limited time, and imperfect information.
Leveraging Leadership is a practical leadership podcast for Chiefs of Staff, executives, founders, and senior operators who want to lead more effectively and navigate complexity with confidence.
Hosted by Emily Sander, former Chief of Staff and executive advisor, each episode delivers real-world lessons, practical frameworks, and candid conversations with leaders across business and beyond.
Topics include executive communication, leadership presence, decision-making, delegation, organizational influence, operating rhythms, team effectiveness, and the often-unspoken challenges leaders face behind the scenes.
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Leveraging Leadership
Chief of Staff Salary Trends with Rahul Desai of the COS Network
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How much does a Chief of Staff make?
On average $144,121.
But the salary range varies.
Deep dive into the factors that go into a Chief of Staff’s overall compensation. Rahul Desai, the General Manager of COS Network, joins the show and walks through the latest annual COS Network’s Compensation Report.
The report breaks down:
- Average Salary by Chief of Staff Level (1-5)
- Average Salary by Company Size
- Average Salary by Education
- Average Salary by Gender
- Average Salary by Geographic Region
- Percentage of Compensation by Base Salary vs. Bonus
- What Roles former Chiefs of Staff are currently in
- and more…
If you are considering a Chief of Staff role, interviewing for one, or looking for a raise, don’t miss out on this episode!
The information presented in the Compensation Report equips you with empirical data to build a well-informed case for your career progression.
Chief of Staff Network Website
Chief of Staff Network Salary Report
Chief of Staff Network Pathways Report
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Rahul Desai is a former Chief of Staff turned entrepreneur and General Manager of the Chief of Staff Network. With a wealth of experience in the corporate sector, he has co-founded several companies, applying his strategic expertise to drive business success. At the Chief of Staff Network, Rahul spearheads initiatives that provide vital support to corporate Chiefs of Staff worldwide through resources such as peer networking, coaching, and professional development. His insights into the evolution of the role make him a leading authority on the dynamics of corporate leadership and the empowerment of Chiefs of Staff.
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01:43 Exploring the Chief of Staff Network
07:14 The Role of Chief of Staff in Different Regions
10:17 Chief of Staff Salary Report
12:01 Understanding the Factors Affecting Chief of Staff Salary
20:48 The Impact of Company Size