The 7 Surprising Traits of Highly Strategic Thinkers Credit to Alex M H Smith. Follow him for more visuals on strategy & growth. What’s one strategic trait you believe every great leader should possess? Original post below: ----- The greatest strategists ever, weren't "strategists". They were simply people, with big responsibilities, who did highly strategic things naturally. Without using frameworks or templates or theory. So this begs the question: Why? What did they have that enabled them to do this, without any formal education? My theory is that it was something a bit like this - a collection of naturally strategic traits. ----- Grow your professional skills with daily visual wisdom. Follow Infographic Insights for the best posts on: 📊 Business 🌟 Leadership 💡 Self-improvement
Strategic thinkers, as outlined, aren’t just planners; they’re architects of future scenarios. Their holistic view isn’t merely about connections; it’s about the flow of time and energy through these systems, crafting strategies that resonate across different dimensions. On Connections & Synchronicity: - Holistic View: They don’t just see connections; they understand the energy and time dynamics involved, making their strategies not just about now but about a sustainable future. - Synchronization: It’s not just about when but how energy and timing align for impact. They’re not just waiting for sync points; they’re creating them. While I resonate with the holistic and future-oriented traits, the notion of being ‘kinda unprofessional’ feels misplaced. Professionalism, in my view, can be the vessel for strategic creativity. How do you balance strategy with adaptability in your approach? Do you find these traits accurate, or would you add your unique spin to what makes strategic thinking truly effective?
This infographic really hits home about what it means to be a strategic thinker. It’s not about obsessing over every detail; it’s about seeing the bigger picture, being bold, and sometimes going against the grain. I can definitely relate to the balance between action and analysis, and that natural urge to challenge the norm. Strategy isn’t just a skill—it’s a way of looking at the world. Nailed it.
I can align with being action oriented and a good writer. Action-oriented makes me think of Stephen Covey’s “Put first things first” mindset which changed my life completely. The others I don’t see, like number one, bad with details. Perhaps strategic thinkers are bad with detail but effective leaders must be detail-oriented. This enforces the need to have diverse teams with various strengths and capabilities. Strategic thinkers and leaders also should know how to label tasks as urgent, important, both, or neither.
Funny to see this written in black and white 😄. I’ve always felt like my brain processes multiple ideas and opportunities at once and then I need to action those thoughts immediately. I have tried to learn to slow down and give people time to process. Similar with the contrarian approach. I question everything. On the other hand randomly I won’t be able to make a printer work.
Thanks for sharing, it gives you a different and interesting perspective to see :) made me think about it 🙏🏻
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