The greatest strategists in history weren’t "strategists" in the traditional sense. So who were they? As Alex M H Smith lays out in this post... They were ordinary individuals with huge responsibilities, who instinctively did highly strategic things—without relying on frameworks, templates, or theoretical models. Which begs the question... How? What gave them the ability to think and act so strategically, without any formal training? One theory? It comes down to a unique set of naturally strategic traits that set them apart. Are there any traits you would add to this? ♻ Repost to help your network. And follow Eric Partaker for more. 📌 Enrollment for the Peak Performance Program closes in TWO DAYS, on Tuesday, November 19th. Over 1,000 people have taken the program to become their best selves, both professionally and personally. Learn more about the program before it closes: https://lnkd.in/ddfBQEJC
Great point! The ability to think and act strategically often comes from experience, intuition, and adaptability. I’d add curiosity—great strategists are constantly asking questions and seeking new perspectives. They don't just follow the status quo—they challenge it. What traits do you think are essential for someone to develop strategic thinking?
Big readers of fiction. It brings in the human, the unexpected, the random and the unconscious. All big parts of true strategic thinking.
Strategic thinking is a skill born from experience, resilience, and an ability to stay calm in chaos.
Always gotta remember, strategy isn’t a “job”. It’s a way of doing a job, that 10x’s the performance for the same amount of effort.
Being action oriented is everything 🙌
Great writers.... Strategy is the art of narrating the future before it happens.
Sometimes, it's all about trusting instincts and embracing the unknown.
Strategic brilliance is less about formal training and more about a natural ability to see patterns in chaos.
Natural strategy often feels like a blend of intuition and experience.
Strategic brilliance is less about knowing and more about seeing - seeing patterns, possibilities, and paths that others miss.