"Consigliere" is one of the few publications on the psychology of leadership and company management, dedicated to the second echelon of managers: executive and operating directors, vice presidents, deputies, advisors, whose influence can determine the fate of countries, political parties, multinational corporations and non-profit organizations. Exploring the phenomenon of the “second in rank,” the author examines the features of shadow leadership, the qualities required for this role, as well as ways to build effective interaction with the top person in the organization. The advice and recommendations contained in Consigliere are not limited to the field of management. This book will be equally interesting to both experienced entrepreneurs and managers and novice managers. The first will see familiar situations and roles in it. The latter, with its help, will analyze their strengths and weaknesses and determine in what capacity they could be most effective: as a “first person” - an obvious leader who makes strategic decisions and bears the burden of responsibility for them, including to employees and partners and the public or as a “second person” - a shadow leader, recognized only by members of the organization that follows the decisions of the “first” and sets the corporate mechanism in motion... “I sincerely wish you to read this book carefully and thoughtfully. It will complement the knowledge in the field of management that is offered at the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo and other business schools, or that you have gained through experience." Gor Nakhapetyan, Chairman of the Alumni Council of the Moscow School of Management Skolkovo. "The book is especially interesting for the Russian reader: it is based on experience that is several generations removed from the experience of Russian business. Note that in this experience, people in “beta” roles, with all the possible ambiguity of their position, have clearer areas of responsibility and authority, their positions are more accurately designated and inscribed in organizational structures, and their actions are more transparent and accessible to analysis from outsiders. Perhaps this is the next step that Russian business will have to take. For those who are ready to take this step, the book will provide significant assistance.” Mikhail Clarin, Chairman of the Board of the Association of Russian-Speaking Coaches. The book will be of interest to both experienced and novice managers, as well as a wide range of readers.