Listen "DI 1 40 "Strategic Thinking Made Simple | Dr. John Hillen on Leadership, Innovation & Change""
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
Hashtag:
#Strategy #Leadership #StrategicThinking #Innovation #JohnHillen #LisaLLevy #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeLeadership #TheStrategyDialogues #FutureReady #OptimisticLeadership #ThinkStrategically
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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
Hashtag:
#Strategy #Leadership #StrategicThinking #Innovation #JohnHillen #LisaLLevy #BusinessGrowth #ExecutiveMindset #LeadershipDevelopment #ChangeLeadership #TheStrategyDialogues #FutureReady #OptimisticLeadership #ThinkStrategically
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