Includes bibliographical references (p. 207-209) and index.

Acknowledgments
Introduction
Ch. 1 Essence of Outside Insight 1
Ch. 2 Three Habits 27
Ch. 3 Habit of Mind 33
Ch. 4 Habit of Relationship 55
Ch. 5 Habit of Focus 75
Ch. 6 Life Cycle of Your Inner Circle 97
Ch. 7 Early Leaders 107
Ch. 8 Key Leaders 135
Ch. 9 Senior Leaders 165
Ch. 10 Conclusion: Greater than Gold 189
App. I Star of Complexity Mapping Questions 193
App. II Third Opinion Questions for Early, Key, and Senior Leaders 195
Notes 207
Index 211

"No matter where you stand on the corporate ladder, being a leader in today's business world is a tough, sometimes even isolating experience. Of course, there are many people you can turn to for advice. First, you'll certainly get an opinion from your closest co-workers. You may then turn to colleagues (inside or outside the company) for a second opinion. But there is another opinion - the third opinion - that most people never ask for, and it's the most important one of all." "In The Third Opinion, Saj-nicole Joni explains how everyone from CEOs and senior executives to department heads and managers can create a loyal and diverse inner circle of advisers, experts, and mentors - all eager to offer their unvarnished insight when you need it most."--BOOK JACKET.