CHAPTER 20
To Be a Strategic Leader, Ask the Right Questions
by Lisa Lai
Strategy is complex. Thought leaders all over the world have created sophisticated frameworks designed to help leaders grapple with their own strategies at an abstract level. But the reality is that strategy succeeds or fails based on how well leaders at every level of an organization integrate strategic thinking into day-to-day operations. This is less about complexity and more about practical focus.
How can you personally be more strategic as a leader? Ask yourself and your team the five questions below to drive clarity, alignment, and strategic insight. The questions build on one another, leading to a well-aligned, strategic perspective. If you make these five questions ...
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