[FREE VIDEO] Why Every Leader Needs Strategic Thinking Skills (Not Just Executives)

Why Every Leader Needs Strategic Thinking Skills (Not Just Executives)

One of the most common pieces of feedback leaders hear is: “You need to be more strategic.”

The problem? Very few are ever told what that actually means or how to do it.

Strategic thinking is often treated as the domain of executives. But the truth is, every leader needs it. Without it, managers get stuck in firefighting mode, teams lose sight of the bigger picture, and organizations miss opportunities.

Join Scott Arrieta, CEO of Unity & Company, as he walks us through why every leader needs strategic thinking skills (not just executives).

In this session, Scott will cover:

  • What strategic thinking really means (backed by research from Liedtka, Rumelt, Mintzberg, and others).

  • The core components of the skill — including systems thinking, intent focus, and hypothesis-driven decision making.

  • How to tell if a strategy is actually good.

  • The risks of not developing this capability in leaders.

  • Why strategic thinking can be taught — and why building it across your leadership bench is a competitive advantage.

The punchline? Strategic thinking isn’t a gift you’re born with. It’s a discipline that can be learned and it’s essential if you want leaders who can align, adapt, and deliver.

Scott Arrieta