Consulting with Heart: Lessons from a Life of Listening, Leading, and Learning What does it really take to succeed as a consultant? It takes more than knowledge. The best consultants are trustworthy and empathetic. They possess vision and have the ability to turn someone else’s dream into a working plan. In Consulting with Heart, Mario García—one of the most influential media consultants in the world—shares stories and insights from five decades of helping organizations transform. From bringing color to The Wall Street Journal to coaching C-suite leaders through change, García reveals what it takes to be not only an expert, but also to become a trusted partner. Part memoir, part field guide, this book offers practical strategies for navigating the consulting world—especially in an era of AI innovation and disruption—while staying focused on what matters most: people. For anyone looking to launch or elevate a consulting career, Consulting with Heart is a candid, inspiring guide to doing it with purpose, passion, and integrity.