“Some CEOs do have very trusted people… they still don't have an agenda… can be very good truth tellers around a CEO”

Nitin Nohria · The Founder Mindset with Reza Satchu · Featuring the HBR IdeaCast: HBS Legend Nitin Nohria on the Biggest Surprises CEOs Face

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Encourage CEOs to keep a small group of long-term trusted people as “truth tellers” who have no agenda

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