Behind every leader in an organisastion there is usually one person they turn to for advice, to get a pulse of the organisation, and to sound out ideas. These people have special qualities: they present well and look and behave professionally, they are well organised, they understand the business, they are confidential, they show initiative, they set high standards for others to follow, they think ahead and they are smart with office politics.

1. The General
behind the leader

2. Look
smart

3. Be
organised

4. Know the
business

5. Build
relation
-ships

6. Think
ahead

7. Set
standards

8. Set
standards

10. Take
action

11. Play
fair