The Strategic Thinking System

• Online Mentoring Program
• 30+ Strategy Lessons

Level up your strategic thinking and create advantage. 

Learn how to use the Strategic Thinking System and the Five Pillars of Being Strategic to level up your strategic thinking and be more strategic in this rich, self-paced video course.

About the Program: Beyond the Buzzwords

Most "how to think strategically" advice boils down to the same tired truism. Think big picture.

This metaphor is fitting but not helpful for actually improving your strategic thinking or developing the skills and judgment required to become a strategic executive. The "think big picture" advice is just too ambiguous to be useful.

In today’s rapidly changing business landscape, the ability to think strategically is essential. It's not just a skill; it's a fundamental pillar for professional success.

As markets evolve and new technologies emerge, those who can anticipate, adapt, and strategically respond stand apart. Whether you're climbing the corporate ladder or leading an organization, strategic acumen is key to staying ahead and making an impact.

However, mastering strategic thinking can often feel like you're trying to solve a puzzle without all the pieces.

If you’re nodding your head to these challenges, know that you’re not alone and there's a way out:

• Mixing Up Strategy and Tactics? – Caught in the whirlwind of daily tasks and firefighting? It’s easy to get tangled up in the nitty-gritty and forget your bigger picture. This mix-up is more common than you think and can throw your game plan off track.
• Drowning in the Sea of Planning? – Ever find yourself buried under a mountain of ideas, feeling completely swamped as you try to stitch them into a coherent plan? You’ve got company there. Turning a cloud of thoughts into a clear, actionable strategy is a maze many find tough to navigate.
• Stumbling from Plan to Action? – Isn't it downright annoying when your well-thought-out plans hit a wall in te real world? It's like knowing where you want to go but not being able to get the car started. Moving from the drawing board to actual execution is a hurdle many trip over.
• Struggling to Sharpen Your Strategy Skills? – In the hustle and bustle of day-to-day work, focusing on honing your strategic skills can take a back seat. But let's face it – beefing up these skills is a game-changer for your career and business growth, even though it's no walk in the park.
• Hitting a Wall with Your Goals? – Setting ambitious targets is great, but crossing the finish line is where the real challenge lies. It’s a common sight – goals set with enthusiasm but losing steam halfway through.

Good News: There's a Way Through This Maze! This intensive mentoring-based program answers these questions and more.

I've compressed my 30-plus years of strategic leadership and strategy consulting to help make strategic thinking more accessible to everyone.

It all starts by recognizing that strategy is a deeply human skill. Everyone can be more strategic.

Being strategic creates beneficial power dynamics, allowing you to move beyond management into positions of influence and leadership.

Strong strategic leaders are the people we turn to when things are tough. When we need to make big decisions, when we need to make significant changes.

These are the leaders who get the opportunities. And in turn, the responsibility, rewards, and recognition.

But strong strategic leaders are in short supply.

Despite its significance, nobody teaches you how to be more strategic. And the everyday work of an operational leader doesn't help you develop this skill.

This is precisely where the Strategic Thinking System bridges the gap. It's designed to help you think and act strategically, propelling you to the next level of performance.

Course Breakdown: A Journey to Strategic Mastery

1. Strategy Summarized: Understand the essence of strategy, learn to differentiate it from tactics, and get familiar with tools like the strategy frame, pyramid, and roadmap.
2. Building a Strategy for Strategic Thinking: Go behind the scenes and see how real practitioners, not academics, develop strategy.
3. The Five Pillars of Being Strategic: Transition from thinking to action. Develop an 'enactive' mindset, generate better insights, influence others, innovate for advantage, and drive strategic impact.
4. Bonus Lessons: Learn how to implement the powerful "Win Your Day" system. Dive deeper into strategic thinking and systems thinking, gaining extra tools and insights for continuous improvement.

This program is designed to turn your strategic challenges into strengths. Here’s how it will change your approach and enhance your capabilities:

1. Clear Understanding of Strategy vs. Tactics You'll gain a crystal-clear understanding of what strategic thinking means, learning how to distinguish it from day-to-day tactics. This knowledge will empower you to plan and execute with greater clarity and purpose, aligning your daily actions with your bigger strategic goals.
2. Boosted Strategic Thinking Skills Develop the ability to think with a strategic mindset. You'll learn to anticipate what’s coming next in your industry and tackle complex problems effectively. This will not only make you a participant in strategic conversations but a leader, guiding your team with insights and foresight.
3. Flexibility in Strategy Development Learn to craft strategies that are not just solid but also adaptable to change. This agility is crucial in today’s fast-paced business world, helping you stay one step ahead and quickly adjust to new challenges and opportunities.
4. Enhanced Strategic Leadership This program shows you how to become more enactive, influential, insightful, and innovative. And most importantly, how to amplify your strategic impact.

In summary, our course will equip you with the skills to understand and apply strategic concepts clearly, think and lead strategically, adapt swiftly to changing scenarios, communicate your vision effectively, and apply your new knowledge in real-world situations.

This transformative learning experience elevates your professional capabilities, positioning you as a strategic leader.

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About Alex

I'm Alex Nesbitt, and I've dedicated my career to helping CEOs and executives like you master the art of strategy.

I work with ambitious CEOs and executives who want to be better leaders and strategic thinkers. I’ve been advising and mentoring CEOs for over 30 years.

I’ve also been a CEO and Board Director and have great empathy for the struggle and challenge of being a CEO. It’s a job without peers that you get no training for. I help with that.

While I’ve mentored CEOs of $15 billion companies, I prefer to work with CEOs of small to midsized companies that want to 10x their revenue and 50x their EBITDA.

I work with CEOs in a wide range of industries including software, manufacturing, distribution, renewable energy, technology, retail, consumer goods, power sports, automotive, finance, and health care.

My work focuses on helping CEOs level up. I’m a guide, mentor, coach, and advisor to CEOs who want to lead in more powerful ways. I help them look at their businesses with fresh eyes and realize levels of performance beyond their imagination.