April 2015
Beginner
320 pages
7h 31m
English
book
Leading with Strategic Thinking: Four Ways Effective Leaders Gain Insight, Drive Change, and Get Results
by B. Keith Simerson, Aaron K. Olson
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Praise for Leading with Strategic Thinking
“This is a very practical book, highlighting how the best leaders and organizations gain strategic insight and then make change happen. In the armed forces we take both strategy and leadership very seriously—this book does justice to both topics.”
—General Richard Myers,Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, U.S. Military (Retired)
“Leading with Strategic Thinking is an important, new contribution to the practice of leadership. Defining the intersection between business strategy and strategic management reveals multiple paths to leadership development—at a point in time or over time. I applaud Aaron and BK for making leadership more accessible for all of us.”
—Renetta McCann,Chief Talent Officer, Leo Burnett
“Through a powerful blend of diverse leadership examples and academic insights, Olson and Simerson provide a framework of leadership types that masterfully address the two competencies required of any successful leader: having strategic insight and driving strategic change.”
—Marc Knez,Clinical Professor of Strategic Management, University of Chicago Booth School of Business
“Across industries, many leaders are encouraged to improve their strategic skills. Often, the path to skill enhancement is not clear. What I appreciate about this book is the tangible behaviors, real-life case studies and specific actions to address the strategic needs of a leader and an organization. I strongly recommend this book to anyone looking ...
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