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Why Should the Boss Listen to You?
Book

Why Should the Boss Listen to You?

The Seven Disciplines of the Trusted Strategic Advisor

Jossey-Bass, 2008 plus...


Editorial Rating

5

Qualities

  • Applicable
  • Well Structured
  • Overview

Recommendation

Crisis management and PR consultant James E. Lukaszewski offers some guidance to people who want to make a career out of advising CEOs and other key executive managers. The author practices what he preaches by keeping the book focused, positive and concise. In the first part, he teaches you what matters to CEOs, why and how they think, and how to become an asset to their work. In the second part of the book, Lukaszewski devotes a chapter to each of the seven traits a successful CEO adviser needs. The list covers a combination of personal traits, patterns of thought, and skill at communicating with executives. This book will be most useful in helping you break away from a staff view of your company, so you can learn to evaluate situations from a CEO’s perspective. getAbstract thinks this outlook will be useful to anyone who wants to be an effective adviser.

Take-Aways

  • CEOs are under great pressure and need help to achieve their goals.
  • To establish rapport with your CEO, prove yourself reliable and trustworthy.
  • Provide solid information in real time to the executives you counsel.

About the Author

James E. Lukaszewski is a strategic adviser and head of The Lukaszewski Group. He consults with companies on crisis management and PR issues.


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    J. S. 1 decade ago
    the section on the final page - section 6 Advise Constructively and the 3 minute drill make this abstract worth reading. In a world of soundbites and limited time to get your point across this is really helpful. I will update further when I have 'given it a go'