The Chief of Staff
A quarterly peer-reviewed journal

The Power of Coalition Building

Will Lawrence is Chief of Staff to the Governor of Kansas. Prior to working as Chief of Staff, Will operated as a Legislative Director for the former Senate Minority leader.

Family, Faith and Service

Justin Harding is the former Chief of Staff to the Governor of Utah and is concluding a transitional role as a Senior Advisor to the newly elected Utah Governor.

Leading through action

James A. Baker III was White House Chief of Staff from 1981-1985, Secretary of the Treasury from 1985-1988, and Secretary of State from 1989-1992.

The Chief of Staff in the Contemporary White House

David B. Cohen is a Professor of Political Science. Karen M. Hult is a Professor of Political Science. Charles E. Walcott is a Professor Emeritus of Political Science.

Chief of Staff, Loyalty in Service

Clark Mercer currently serves as Chief of Staff to Governor Ralph Northam. Prior to his current role, Mercer served as then-Lieutenant Governor Ralph Northam’s chief of staff.

Walking on a Tightrope: Chiefs of Staff in Foreign Policy

Dr Chris Dolan is a Professor of Political Science and Director of International Relations at Lebanon Valley College. He has been awarded the prestigious Fulbright Scholarship.

Why Integrity Matters: a dive into Kosovo, a new Democracy with health issues

Besianë Musmurati is currently chief of staff to the Secretary-General of the Democratic Party in Kosovo. In 2017-2020 she served as chief of staff to the former Minister of Health

The enemy of leadership is stagnation

The Chief of Staff Association interviewed Australian Ambassador to the United States, His Excellency the Honourable Arthur Sinodinos AO in December 2020.

US Army COS Gen. James C. McConville

On October 14 the Chief of Staff for the US Army, Gen. James C. McConville, gave his remarks at the Eisenhower Presentation for the US Army’s Annual Meeting and Exposition.