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February 21, 2024 4 mins

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Unlock the secrets of strategic thinking with me, LaKeysha Cobbs- Hayes from True CEO, and transform your approach to business and leadership. Get ready to elevate your game as we dissect the art of looking beyond the horizon, where decisions align not just with immediate goals but with the grand vision for your enterprise. In this bonus episode, we don't just tackle the immediate; we're all about anticipating future needs, seizing opportunities, and setting measurable goals that will chart the course for your business's success.

Listen in as I share insights on becoming a proactive planner, prioritizing high-impact tasks, and the crucial role of feedback in refining your strategy. Discover how asking the right questions can reveal new pathways to growth and how evidence-based decisions trump gut reactions. Strategic thinking isn't just a buzzword; it's a skill you can master, shaping you into the strategic leader your business deserves. Join me, and let's embark on this journey towards strategic excellence together.

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LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes (00:25):
einige.
Hi, this is LaKeysha Cobbs-Hayes from True CEO, and we have
a little bit of a bonus episode.
Am I being Strategic?
So, one, how do I know if I'mbeing strategic?
What is strategic thinking?
Strategic thinking involvestaking a step back to see the

(00:46):
big picture.
It's about making a decisionand taking actions that align
with your long-term goals andvision.
Instead of reacting toimmediate challenges, strategic
thinkers anticipate future needsand opportunities.
So here are a couple of signsthat help you find out if you
are a strategic thinker.
One clear sign is thatstrategic thinkers are proactive

(01:10):
.
They set aside dedicated timeto reflect, they plan, they look
ahead to their future ratherthan solely focus on the present
.
Strategic thinkers aregoal-oriented.
They set specific andmeasurable goals to contribute
to their larger vision.
They don't just react to tasksas they come.

(01:32):
They prioritize activities thatdrive them closer to their
desired outcomes.
So asking the right questionsis a homework of a strategic
thinker.
So here are a couple ofquestions that you need to
consider.
One how does this action alignwith my long-term goals?
Two, what opportunities can Ileverage to propel my business

(01:53):
forward?
Three, what potentialchallenges should I anticipate
and how can I mitigate them?
Four am I focusing onhigh-impact tasks or getting
bogged down in my new duties ofyour day Five?
Is my decision based onevidence and data or am I going

(02:14):
with my gut?
The last part that you reallyneed to start thinking about is
how am I seeking feedback forgrowth and how does asking for
feedback leads into beingstrategic?
Strategic thinkers are open tofeedback because they recognize
that other perspectives can shedlight on blind spots and

(02:35):
uncover new opportunities.
By seeking feedback,entrepreneurs can refine their
strategies and make informeddecisions.
Strategic thinking is a skillthat can be honed in over time.
Make sure you incorporate thesepractices into your daily life.
This is the point of masteryinto strategic leadership.
See you next time.
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