It is lonely at the top, and it should be. Being the final decision maker in an organization, regardless of industry, public or private, carries a weight few can understand. Who you rely on as a sounding board is crucial and needed.
A Trusted Advisor must be safe. Conversations are not repeated. The Trusted Advisor is not one who tells you what to do. A Trusted Advisor is your ear and one who will ask you the hard and provocative questions you will not get from a staff member no matter how trusted they may be.
Col. Boggs and selected members of the Fortitude Team are experienced Trusted Advisors. Being a Trusted Advisor requires an intimate relationship and an incredible ability to listen and question.
The Trusted Advisor is carefully matched to the specific client.
The objective of a Trusted Advisor relationship is to improve the condition of the client.
Key Takeaways
Who needs a Trusted Advisor?
A Trusted Advisor is well suited for senior level executives in any industry with strategic decision-making responsibilities.
"I count on John as a Trusted Advisor and Mentor. He is insightful. He combines his wisdom, knowledge and leadership experience to the benefit of the client. Col John Boggs is a rare find. He is a virtuoso at helping senior executives develop into strategic leaders and equally adept at developing midlevel managers – making both groups strong in strategy development and task execution."
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