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How to Help Managers Become More Strategic

Let's Grow Leaders

.” There’s no doubt that strategic thinking is vital. There’s strong evidence to support that strategic thinking is one of the most important executive competencies. Managers can learn to be more strategic through understanding, exposure and challenge. Strategic thinking requires context.

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Think Clarity: The Key to Highly Effective Leadership Focus (With Video)

Let's Grow Leaders

Leadership’s Focus on Clarity Emerges as Key Antidote to Uncertainty The more challenges you face, the more clear you need to be about which problem is the most important to solve. 3 Vital Questions to Create True Leadership Focus 1. How do you create true leadership focus? Ask, “What is the biggest problem we face?

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What to Do when You Can’t Use a Team Member’s Idea

Let's Grow Leaders

When you get an idea you can’t use, it’s an opportunity to help people think more deeply and to get even better thoughts. In this episode, you’ll get specific leadership techniques you can use to build more strategic thinking and relevant […].

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7 Surprising Hobbies to Improve Your Leadership Skills

Crestcom

When you think about leadership development, hobbies might not be the first thing that comes to mind. However, they can also help us develop communication skills, boost our ability to solve problems and push us out of our comfort zones—all of which are essential for effective leadership.

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Improving Leadership Skills for Emerging Leaders

Harvard Professional Development

Both Fay and Pascal teach leadership courses at Harvards Division of Continuing Education Professional & Executive Programs. Leaders must ensure teams are working together toward shared objectives, encourage creative thinking and problem-solving, recognize uncertainties and challenges, and adapt to change.

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4 Ways to Sharpen Your Strategic-Thinking Skills

CMOE

In a recent survey, 97% of 10,000 senior leaders surveyed said that being strategic was the leadership behavior most important to their organization’s success—but another study indicated that fully 96% of leaders say they lack the time for strategic thinking.*. Manage your Time and Mind. Harvard Business Review.

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For Team Leaders Who Want A Promotion

Let's Grow Leaders

Smart Advice for Leaders Who Want a Promotion 00:00 – “Leadership without Losing Your Soul: Episode 238. Today’s focus: Team leaders eager for promotion and practical leadership strategies.” ” 04:28 – “Ask Why Respectfully: Seek big picture goals for better alignment and strategic thinking.”