Political chiefs of staff 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 insights into their roles supporting and challenging world leaders.
Saintilan-Stocks notes that trust and loyalty are core to the role, and once these are gone, the working relationship cannot continue.
Chiefs of staff tend to avoid the media, considering it a bad day if they are in the news.
Author's summary: Chiefs of staff share their experiences in a new book, offering a glimpse into their unique roles.