BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY TOWARD TRUE STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP
The Strategic Leader’s Mindset:
Unlocking the Keys to Success
New Executives,
does this sound familiar?
"I excelled in my senior leadership role, which got me promoted. But being an executive here is a whole different ballgame. The issues are way more complex—I have to connect the dots not just within my project, but across all functions. I know I need to expand my professional network beyond our organization, but time is always a crunch. How do I thrive in this new strategic role when I’m still grappling with what strategic thinking truly means?"
Aspiring Executives,
does this sound familiar?
"Naturally, I aspire to the top of the organization—but where do I start? Without a mentor, and with my boss perpetually swamped, guidance is sparse. I'm excelling in my role, but the workload leaves no room to delve into our industry's broader landscape. How can I prepare for the climb when time and resources are so limited?"
The Key: Evolving Your Mindset to Think Like a Strategic Leader
Strategic Leaders:
Thinking strategically: Focus on long-term success by setting a clear direction. Make time for deep thinking, not just constant doing.
Empower managers: Enable your managers to lead by setting clear expectations, meeting with them regularly, and listening to their ideas. This improves the effectiveness of processes, systems, and teams.
Listen more than talk: Embrace the art of listening. Be open to possibilities, show curiosity, and ask insightful questions. This builds trust and strengthens relationships.
Take decisive people action: A strategic leader assesses the broader impact of an individual’s performance on the team. Take swift action on sub-par performance to maintain high standards.
Outward orientation: Look beyond your department. Think about the interconnections within your organization and its impact on the community and world.
Act courageously: Step out of your comfort zone. Take calculated risks, make tough decisions, advocate for what's right, and show resilience in the face of opposition.
Lean into ambiguity: Embrace the unknown. Understand risks, welcome creativity, and be willing to try untested ideas. This mindset fuels innovation and growth.
What makes us unique?
We help executives unlock breakthrough thinking by shifting their mindsets to broader, horizon-spanning perspectives. Starting from where they are, we guide them to define their ideal leadership success. Through insightful questions and fresh perspectives, we challenge them to think differently.
Our book, The Strategic Leader’s Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success, distills years of experience coaching top leaders. Imagine the immense value packed in there!
Additionally, we offer concise small group learning experiences, allowing you to learn from other executives tackling the same broad, strategic challenges.
Don’t just take our word for it.
The author and your
management team coach.
Janet L. Polach, Ph.D.
“I’ve learned about what makes an outstanding leader by working with countless leaders across the world and through my own leadership roles. I am thrilled to announce that I have consolidated all this experience into a book that will serve as a tool for managers early on in their professions to reference, learn from, and thrive.”