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The Seven Disciplines of a Trusted Strategic Advisor

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    In 2008 when I first identified the seven disciplines of a trusted strategic advisor, my selections were based on more than 20 years of observing hundreds of inside experts and outside consultants give advice to leaders. What were the behaviors, what were the approaches that seemed to get the most attention? Of the hundreds of…

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    James Lukaszewski
    James (Jim) E. Lukaszewski (lew-ka-shev-ski) ABC, Fellow IABC; APR, Fellow PRSA, PRSA BEPS Emeritus; America’s Crisis Guru® began his PR career in 1978, following six years in the Minnesota state government. He’s written 14 books, the latest is The Decency Code, The Leader's Path to Integrity and Trust, 2020, McGraw Hill. James is a powerful speaker, important author, inspiring teacher, and trusted strategic advisor, best known for helping leaders and their organizations prepare for, respond to, and recover from crisis. Corporate Legal Times lists him as one of 28 experts to go to,” when all hell breaks loose.”
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