As an executive coach, I'm often surprised by how many emerging senior leaders struggle with strategic thinking. They've mastered the technical skills of their roles but lack a clear framework for ...

“You need to think more strategically; you need to be more strategic!” It’s one of the most common, but least helpful, pieces of feedback professionals receive. It sounds smart, it sounds wise, it ...

Here’s how to best think about strategic planning, communication rhythms and maintaining alignment for consistent growth as you plan for next year. Daily and weekly communication rhythms ensure ...

We all know that developing strategic thinking skills is important, but many don’t realize how critical it is to your career advancement to show these skills to your boss and other senior leaders.

Myths and facts about one of the most sought-after leadership competencies in business. Woman stands in front of a staircase in different colors. She is about to walk up the stairs. Concept of ...

Nonprofit leaders, midlevel managers, and frontline staff sometimes view strategic planning as one more task heaped onto near-impossible workloads. After all, developing a strategic plan — by ...

The mental space to learn. The emotional safety to experiment and fail. The cognitive resources to think strategically.

On Grand Strategy by John Lewis Gaddis explores how history’s greatest leaders balanced vision, resources, and morality. Using examples from Alexander the Great to Lincoln and Churchill, Gaddis shows ...