content: this book deals with the critical leadership skill of seeking competent, unbiased "third opinions" i.e. not going it alone or relying solely on staff and possibly biased peers in making important decisions.It covers in detail sometimes neglected areas for executive - thinking, relationships, focus.Not only does the author describe each area in detail, she offers a good deal of advice for putting putting the theory into practice.I give it 4 stars because the writing is often-time hackneyed "consultant-speak" but I recommend it for any executive or would-be executive.