“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 There
Finalist, Business/Careers category, 2018 Best Book Awards sponsored by American Book Fest
Strong 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 matter
You’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.
Dr. Stacey Boyle has led global consulting and research departments for over twenty years,during which time she has built a reputation for groundbreaking work connecting investments in people to critical business outcomes. Today she runs Smarter People Planning, a consultancy that helps some of the world's top companies and nonprofits answer their pressing businessquestions and make strategic decisions. Stacey is a sought-after thought leader in workforceanalytics, evaluation, and management consulting. Her experience spans across a wide variety of industries, including the learning industry's most popular service providers and awards programs. She holds a PhD in Applied Behavioral Research and Evaluation from Oklahoma State University.