Chapter 2. WHAT LEADERS EXPECT
Chapter Outline
The Boss's Special Perspective
The Counselor's Prime Directive
How the Boss Measures Advice
What Bosses Expect from Strategic Advisors
Real-time advice
Candor
Coaching at every encounter
Consequence analysis, insight
Knowledge of what is important
Early warning
What to do next
Talents Advisors Need
Initiative
Inspiration
Intuition (controlled)
Projection
Loyalty
Urgency
Do You Fit in the CEO Environment?
Resources
Now that you have a better sense of the CEO's world, it is time to think about what the boss will expect of you. As always, we begin by looking at those expectations from the boss's special perspective—that is, in terms of his or her goals, desires, attitudes, aptitudes, and attributes. ...
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