Be More Strategic in Business : How to Win Through Stronger Leadership and Smarter Decisions

“If you've ever been told to ‘be more strategic'and wondered how to do it, this is the book for you.” —Marshall Goldsmith, #1 New York Times-bestselling author of What Got You Here Won't Get You ThereFinalist, Business/Careers category, 2018 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book FestStrong leaders are those who successfully navigate a great shift: from tactical doer to strategic leader. Regardless of your industry, line of business, or sector, your organization desperately needs strategic leaders—those who are tuned in to the needs of the business, understand how their actions impact corporate objectives, and use data to make smart decisions. Whether leading a department or running a company, a strategic leader propels business performance.Stephen R. Covey famously portrayed a strategic leader as one who was able to climb a tree and tell everyone they were laboring in the wrong jungle. This book lets you start out on the jungle floor and build a ladder to give you that strategic view over the tops of the trees. You'll learn how to:Show up strategicSet meaningful directionLeverage stakeholdersAchieve successMake a difference in the areas that matterYou'll learn from the personal career journeys of two authors who have taken very different career paths, yet come together to create a proven approach to understanding the big picture of what your organization is trying to accomplish, setting measurable goals, making smart decisions, and continually getting better at what you're doing.