Jumia Books The CEO’s Secret Weapon: How Great Leaders and Their Assistants Maximize Productivity and Effectiveness  by Jan Jones

"The CEO’s Secret Weapon: How Great Leaders and Their Assistants Maximize Productivity and Effectiveness" by Jan Jones is a comprehensive guide that highlights the invaluable role of executive assistants as strategic partners to CEOs and other top leaders. The book underscores how effective assistants do much more than administrative tasks—they streamline operations, protect the leader’s time, and dramatically enhance overall productivity and outcomes. Drawing from Jones's decades of experience and insights from interviews and case studies, it explores essential aspects such as identifying the right assistant, building trust and aligned values, communication, and leveraging assistants as gatekeepers and culture drivers. The book advocates for treating assistants as true professionals and empowering them with the resources and autonomy needed to maximize their impact. It serves as a practical resource for executives, HR professionals, and assistants themselves to cultivate high-performing, mutually beneficial partnerships.