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INFLUENCING-EXECUTIVES5 MIN READ

Prewire the Chief of Staff

Handle a chief-of-staff prewire conversation in a way that improves executive readiness.

dialogue-track stat-tile-trio anti-pattern-callout Jordan JS Chief of Staff Use the prewire as a pressure test The chief of staff wants a safe, legible decision conversation for the executive. Summary first, ask second, likely objection third. Open Jordan says, "We have five minutes. What exactly are you asking the SVP to approve?" Pressure test Jordan asks, "What is the objection that could actually stop this in the room?" Close Jordan asks, "What do you want me to do before the meeting starts?" The strongest prewire makes the live room smaller and safer. A chief of staff can help sharpen the ask…

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