Disrupt & Innovate

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

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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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