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The Trusted Advisor: How to become your company's hero

Behind every great leader, you'll probably find a trusted advisor - an individual who can act as a sage counsellor and discreet sounding board. With their candour and expertise, the trusted advisor is a pivotal player in the exploration of new ideas, discovering solutions to critical problems, illuminating organizational blind spots and navigating the road ahead.

By Nishwa Ashraf, assistant editor, Melcrum Ltd.

This article was first published in Strategic Communication Management,

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