Adviser Quote by Lawrence O'Donnell
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“[Adviser is] the ones who do the job very well are the ones who lay out the range of options, filter down the range of options that are available to the president, lay them out in an honest, brokerage way and then let the president make the choice among those options.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The O'Donnell Show, 2015
Advisors present options clearly, then let leaders decide.
In simple terms: Advisors give options, leaders choose.
Key Takeaway
Provide honest options, respect decision‑maker.
Themes
leadership
advice
decisionmaking
Mood
thoughtful
pragmatic
Type
strategic
reflective
When to use this quote
- executive briefings
- policy planning
- board meetings
- consulting
Key Concepts
ethics
communication
Questions to Reflect On
- How can advisors ensure options are balanced?
- What if leaders ignore advice?
A Different Perspective
Leaders may lack expertise to evaluate options fully.
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