The Chief of Staff Podcast From Force Multiplier to Builder: Why We're Taking Connect to 7 Cities in 2026
Feb 11, 2026
They reveal a big expansion to seven cities in 2026 and explain why the role is shifting from amplifier to builder. They outline hands-on, practical event formats and new one-day forums designed for regional communities. They announce locations like London, San Francisco, New York, Dubai, Austin, Singapore, and Berlin and explain ticket and membership perks.
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CoS Are Natural AI First-Movers
- Chiefs of staff are early AI adopters because they already juggle many roles and seek quick wins.
- In 2025 the central question became how chiefs of staff lead AI transformation for their executives and companies.
Loneliness Drives The Need For Community
- The chief of staff role remains lonely because most CoS are the only one in their organization.
- Connect events aim to reduce isolation by facilitating peer learning in roundtables and workshops.
From Multiplier To Builder
- The 2026 theme reframes chiefs of staff from 'force multipliers' to builders who create systems and scale impact.
- This shift highlights tangible business results like growth, efficiency, and scalable infrastructure.