#153 Michael D Watkins - Decoding Strategic Thinking & Executive Presence

Ever heard the feedback that you need to improve your Strategic Thinking or Executive Presence? The good news is that strategic thinkers aren't just born, they are made! Michael D. Watkins, Professor of Leadership and Organisational Change at IMD, shares a practical roadmap to elevate your strategic capability and visibility. Michael is the bestselling author of 16 books, his latest, The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking is an essential guide to flex your strategic muscles. Research highlights that female leaders are often viewed as less strategically competent than their male colleagues, without substantiating why. This interview is a critical resource if you are seeking to build the skills you need to confidently lead your organisation into the future. Game time!

10 Ways to Prove You're A Strategic Thinker: https://hbr.org/2023/10/10-ways-to-prove-youre-a-strategic-thinker
A Strategic Thinker’s Daily Workout: https://www.imd.org/ibyimd/brain-circuits/a-strategic-thinkers-workout-try-this-daily-mental-fitness-routine/

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