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Piercing Questions for Better Strategy

Piercing Questions to Sharpen Your Strategy

“Great strategy isn’t found in answers—it’s forged by the right questions. The sharper the question, the clearer the path.” — JD Meier I use questions to create better, faster strategy. It’s a fast-moving world, so we need fast moving mindsets, skillsets, and toolsets. These are piercing strategy questions because they force clarity on differentiation and …

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Execution Is Not Strategy

Execution Isn’t Strategy

“Always start at the end before you begin.” – Robert Kiyosaki We know a plan is not a strategy.  As Roger Martin puts it, “a plan is not a strategy.” Execution isn’t strategy either. If you line up your goals, actions, and resources, that’s execution. So then, what is strategy? Simply put, you can say …

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The Integrator Strategist

The Integrator Strategist

“Strategy is about making choices, trade-offs; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different.” — Michael Porter Jeroen Kraaijenbrink, a popular strategist at heart, shares 5 types of strategists to explore which kind of strategist you might be: King, a Servant, an Elder, a Prince, or a Joker Strategist. While I recognized these types, they didn’t …

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What is Strategy

What is Strategy? A Fresh Perspective

“Strategy is about making choices; it’s about deliberately choosing to be different.” — Michael Porter How do businesses not just survive but thrive in a world where change is the only constant? Strategy is the answer. It’s the deliberate choices that set leaders apart, the focused actions that give companies a winning edge. In today’s …

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Strategic Thinking

Strategic Thinking is the Most Valuable Leadership Skill

“The real heart of strategy is the mind of the strategist.” ― Max Mckeown While revisiting Rich Horwath’s Elevate: The Three Disciplines of Advanced Strategic Thinking, I was struck by a key insight: Chief Executive Magazine’s study highlights strategic thinking as today’s most valued leadership skill. Yet, over half the companies report a need for …

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I am J.D. Meier. I help you unleash your greatest impact. Former head coach for Satya Nadella's innovation team. 25 years of Microsoft. Learn more...

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