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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...
Matt Sitter
4 days ago1 min read
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,...
Betsy Klein
Apr 232 min read
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 ,...
Betsy Klein
Mar 141 min read
Healthcare Reimagined: The CareHive Approach to Patient-Centric Innovation
In this engaging fireside chat, Matt Sitter , CEO, AFNÂ sat down with Dr. Ron Dixon , CEO of CareHive, to explore his journey from...
Betsy Klein
Mar 32 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Feb 244 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Feb 54 min read
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...
Matt Sitter
Jan 262 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Jan 223 min read
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
Matt Sitter
Jan 142 min read
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...
Matt Sitter
Dec 31, 20242 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Dec 17, 20241 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Dec 3, 20242 min read
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...
Matt Sitter
Nov 1, 20242 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Oct 22, 20242 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Oct 2, 20242 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Sep 30, 20241 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Jul 14, 20242 min read
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...
Matt Sitter
Jul 14, 20243 min read
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...
Betsy Klein
Jun 6, 20242 min read
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...
Matt Sitter
Jun 4, 20242 min read
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