Lead of leaders playbook

Consulting partner Maurizio lays out a 'multi-channel sensory network' for leaders of leaders — three layers: the skeleton (formal metrics like exception-based reporting), the pulse (direct observation such as skip-levels), and the nervous system (cultural feedback that rewards bad news early). He argues triangulating metrics, anecdotes and intuition is essential for the hardest career pivot, and his thread has ~122 likes and nearly 10K views — a clear signal this resonates with experienced managers thread.

Maurizio Cuna lists)) his current role as a Partner at Infosys Consulting. Beyond Slides, his book, published June 23, 2025)), reached #1 in Amazon’s Consulting categories in multiple markets, including the USA and UK. His newsletter "Consulting Intel" launched in 2024)) and the author page says it’s read by "thousands of management consultants" internationally. The Amazon listing notes Beyond Slides contains 39 practical exercises)) intended for on-the-job skill building. Cuna’s ideas have been amplified in recorded interviews, including a featured conversation on The Down Lo Show which links to his X handle @themgmtconsult)) and a consultants’ podcast episode outlining the 3-step framework he uses with clients posted on Nikonomics)). The Management Consultant account is regularly unrolled on Thread Reader, where his posts are collected into longer-read formats for practitioners see Thread Reader’s archive of his threads)). Commentators and profiles describe his focus as practical consulting craft and the "human element" of advisory work, citing his advice for durable career moves and political savvy inside firms profile and commentary)).

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