Chief of Staff, Leadership and Faith with Concetta Green
Release Date: 09/24/2025
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I sit down with Concetta Green, Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing, for an inspiring deep dive into leadership, career growth, and purpose-driven success.
From her journey as an assistant to becoming a trusted executive partner, Concetta reveals why purpose matters more than titles, how mentorship and kindness shape real leadership, and why administrators are the unseen backbone of business. She also shares how faith and grace help her navigate challenges and create space for options.
Outside the office, Concetta opens up about family life, volunteering, adopting a senior rescue dog, and what it means to balance leadership in the age of AI.
Packed with career growth strategies, leadership lessons, and motivational insights, this episode is a must-listen for executive assistants, aspiring chiefs of staff, and anyone passionate about modern leadership and workplace culture.
Concetta Green has cultivated a rich tapestry of experience in administrative support, adeptlyworking both independently and at the helm of a team of Executive Assistants. For twentyyears, Concetta’scareer has seen her thrive in the fast-paced environments of start-ups as wellas the storied halls of organizations over a century old. From her time as COO of a faith-based NPO to her current role as Chief of Staff at Harvard Business Publishing, Concetta expertlynavigates the nuances of each organization with precision, devotion and care.
As a leader, Concettanot only manages with efficiency but also mentors with compassion, guiding her team of EAs to excellence. Known for her heartfelt and humorous approach, Concettahas a unique talent for connecting with diverse teams and audiences, inspiring themto embrace both personal and professional growth. Her book, TooBusy, Too Bored for Prayer showcases her ability to distill complex ideas into relatable wisdom, a skill that has made her an influential voice at women's conferences and a beloved author and ghostwriter. Concetta holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Speech Pathology and a Master’s Degree in Non-Profit Management.
If you are interested in connecting with Concetta for workshops or speaking engagements: GreenEADevelopment@gmail.com
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