Leading with Strategic Thinking
Four Ways Effective Leaders Gain Insight, Drive Change, and Get Results
Summary:
The book explores four distinct leadership strategies—Strategic Thinking, Strategic Planning, Strategic Acting, and Strategic Influencing—and how they can be used to address challenges and drive organizational change effectively. It provides practical tools and case studies to help leaders develop their strategic capabilities and achieve tangible results.
Key points:
1. Strategic Leadership Framework: Olson and Simerson's framework connects strategy and leadership, guiding leaders to match their style—visionary, adaptive, enabling, or influencing—with organizational needs.
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