DI 1 40 "Strategic Thinking Made Simple | Dr. John Hillen on Leadership, Innovation & Change"

26/08/2025 25 min
DI 1 40  "Strategic Thinking Made Simple | Dr. John Hillen on Leadership, Innovation & Change"

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Episode Synopsis

Lisa L. Levy is joined by Dr. John Hillen — a renowned strategist, former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, and professor — to demystify what it really means to think and act strategically.
Dr. Hillen shares insights from his latest book The Strategy Dialogues, discussing the core components of a winning strategy, the importance of optimism in leadership, and how to turn problems into future opportunities. From corporate boardrooms to entrepreneurial startups, this episode is a must-listen for leaders at all levels.

🌟 Key topics covered:


What strategy really means (and what it doesn't)

Why optimism is essential for leadership

How to turn ideas into actionable strategies

The power of strategic thinking and business models

Mistakes, pivots, and real-world leadership lessons

Keywords:

Strategic thinking

Business strategy

Leadership development

Dr. John Hillen

Lisa L. Levy

The Strategy Dialogues

Optimistic leadership

Innovation in business

Business model shift

Thinking long-term

Executive mindset

Strategy vs tactics

Organizational growth

Coaching leaders

Building strategic networks

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#Strategy #Leadership #StrategicThinking #Innovation #JohnHillen #LisaLLevy #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeLeadership #TheStrategyDialogues #FutureReady #OptimisticLeadership #ThinkStrategically
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