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EPISODE · Sep 8, 2026 · 44 MIN

The Adviser Every Leader Needs

from Beyond the Crucible · host Crucible Leadership

The Adviser Every Leader NeedsQueen Elizabeth I once said of one of her closest advisers. Lord Burghley, that “you will not be corrupted with any manner of gifts, and ... you will be faithful to the state.” Those are pretty strong words of endorsement, especially coming from a monarch.This week, in the latest episode of our series within the show, More Stories from the Book Crucible Leadership, Warwick unpacks why Elizabeth thought so highly of and relied so much on Burghley — and how he handled his role with complete dedication to the queen's mission, not to his own aspirations.Theirs in a textbook example of what it takes to be a good adviser, and what it takes for a leader to trust a good adviser.To explore Beyond the Crucible resources, including our free Trials-to-Triumphs Self-Assessment, visit beyondthecrucible.com.Enjoy the show? Leave a review on your favorite podcast app and leave a comment at our YouTube channel. And be sure subscribe and tell your friends and family about us.Have a question or comment? Drop us a line at [email protected]

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