Summary: Research shows that strategic thinking is the most valued leadership skill in business, yet only 32% of organizations teach their managers how to facilitate strategic conversations. Rich Horwath, New York Times best-selling author, CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Trainer and Coach, shares how managers can shift from tactical to strategic thinking to set a clear strategic direction for their teams and succeed. As the CEO of the Strategic Thinking Institute, Rich leads executive teams through the strategy process and has helped more than 50,000 leaders around the world develop their strategic thinking capabilities. A former Chief Strategy Officer and professor of strategy, his work has been featured in the Harvard Business Review. Rich is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA Today bestselling author. His four core service areas are strategic thinking, strategy facilitation, strategic coaching and keynote speeches. Today's show is sponsored by Audible.com. Audible.com is a leading provider of spoken audio entertainment and information. Listen to audiobooks whenever and wherever you want. Get a free book when you sign up for a 30-day free trial at audibletrial.com/businessgrowth.
