AFN NEWS

Uncertainty Isn’t New. But This Moment Is.

Uncertainty isn’t new, but its flavor has been different lately. We sat with that feeling in our April CEO Hub for a moment. The...

Network Power: The Hidden Strength of the Chief of Staff Role

"You live in the cracks of the org chart." That one line, shared by AFN CEO Matt Sitter during a recent Chief of Staff Office Hours,...

The UncommonSense Character Framework

AFN Fireside Chat with Kip Morse: The Power of Trust in Business In this week’s AFN Fireside Chat, Matt Sitter  sat down with Kip Morse ,...

Healthcare Reimagined: The CareHive Approach to Patient-Centric Innovation

In this engaging fireside chat, Matt Sitter , CEO, AFN sat down with Dr. Ron Dixon , CEO of CareHive, to explore his journey from...

Brenda Darden Wilkerson: A Champion of Resilience and Inclusion in Tech

Brenda Darden Wilkerson , President and CEO of AnitaB.org , is the recipient of AFN's 2024 Patty Brandmaier Resilience Award. This...

Driving Social Impact Through Purpose: A Conversation with John Verge

View the fireside chat with John and Matt here . John Verge, CEO of Golden Lane Housing (GLH), joined Matt Sitter to discuss his...

Chief of Staff Office Hours: Tribalism and Counterintuitive Insights

The inaugural open session of Chief of Staff Office Hours brought together professionals for a candid exploration of tribalism and...

Chief of Staff Office Hours: Upcoming Conversations That Shape Your CoS Success

Unlock the full potential of your Chief of Staff journey with AFN's Chief of Staff Office Hours ! These complimentary sessions provide...

The Community Every Chief of Staff Needs

"The people in my network who challenge me and offer a different perspective are the ones I seek out." ~CoS Attendee

Reflecting on Connection, Growth, and the Year Ahead

As we close the year, I wanted to take a moment to reflect on what truly matters to AFN and the community we’ve built together. At the...

Unlock Your Full Potential as a Chief of Staff with AFN Membership

We're excited to announce that AFN's Chief of Staff Office Hours— the must-attend meeting of the week —are evolving! Everyone loves these...

AFN Announces 2024 Chief of Staff Impact Award Winner: Libby Pier

San Francisco, CA  — Advantage Foundry Network (AFN) is delighted to announce Libby Pier , Chief of Staff at Education Analytics, as the...

Unlocking AI's Potential: Key Insights from CEO Roundtable Discussions

It has been nearly two years since ChatGPT changed how we see and talk about AI and its potential. As our recent discussion with AFN CEO...

Smarter Systems, Healthier Futures: Spirit Health Foundation's Role in Addressing Global Health Inequities

With Subject Matter Experts Rich Bryson, Co-Founder and CEO of Spirit Health Foundation Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN The fireside chat with Matt...

AFN Fireside Chat Series: The CEO Journey with AFN Member Chris Barker, CEO (& Chief Mischievist) at Spirit Health Group

In this fireside chat hosted by Matt Sitter , CEO of AFN, Chris Barker , the CEO of Spirit Healthcare, shared his experiences and...

Announcing AFN's Chief of Staff Impact Award - Nominations Now Being Accepted

AFN is thrilled to announce the Chief of Staff Impact Award , honoring an individual who embodies the three core identities as defined by...

Nurturing Workplace Evolution: Hybrid Models, Flexibility, and Women Supporting Women

Our three-panel series Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation continues with our second panel on July 16th. We are...

Stay Interviews: A Proactive Approach for Employee Retention

In a recent AFN Chief of Staff Office Hours session, the 'stay interviews' concept was introduced as a proactive strategy to understand...

Join Us for the Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation Panel Series

I am thrilled to announce our upcoming panel series, Leading with Impact: Women CEOs Driving Change and Innovation. As a woman in a...

Emerging Frontiers: Strategies for Business in Africa Key Insights

Photo credit: Marek Studzinski It was my pleasure to facilitate AFN’s panel discussion Emerging Frontiers: Strategies for Business in...

Amplifying Your CEO Voice: Key Takeaways from AFN CEO Conversations

In a recent exchange among AFN CEO members, the spotlight shone brightly on the significance of CEOs harnessing their voices within their...

Unlocking Professional Growth: The Importance of Continuing Education for Chiefs of Staff

Photo Credit: Tim Mossholder In today's dynamic and demanding professional landscape, Chiefs of Staff are pivotal in driving...

The Evolution of Networking: AFN's Vision for CEOs in a Changing World

What do you hope to gain from your network? Do you believe in expanding your network? Do you join organizations to access others'...

Celebrating Excellence: Meet the AFN 2023 CEO Award Winners

It is a great privilege for us to engage with outstanding leaders worldwide, and we are fortunate to acknowledge and honor their...

Meet the 2023 AFN CEO Award Nominees

As we often say at AFN, change is where opportunity happens. Our awards reflect this belief and the critical qualities we believe are...

Mastering Change: How AFN Empowers Leaders in an Ever-Evolving Business Landscape

2024 is off to a roaring start, and it is more than evident that ever that change is our constant. It feels like it is happening at an...

"What's the difference between Theory and Practice? In theory, there is no difference - In practice, the difference is EVERYTHING!!"

Albert Einstein's words certainly resonated with me, and as I look back on 2023, they continue to ring true and act as a beacon for how...

Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Mark Twain, and 2024

We’re in the final lap of 2023. It has been a challenging year in many ways, but a year of change and new opportunities. In the 1980s,...

AFN Launches Chief of Staff Network and Programs

Written by Matt Sitter, CEO, AFN I am excited to share that we are launching a Chief of Staff Network as a companion to our CEO Network!...

Loud or Quiet Quitting? Forget the Fad, Focus on the Human

by AFN Member Sarah Deane, Founder of MEvolution First, we had “quiet quitting,” and now, we have progressed to “loud quitting,” the...