Be More Strategic in Business

&quote;If you've ever been told to 'be more strategic' and wondered how to do it, this is the book for you.&quote; -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.