The 6 Disciplines of Strategic Thinking For Leaders | Michael Watkins

[@IntermittentlyInspired]

I love chess. I’ve played for years and consider myself a strong player (2100 FIDE). I agree it develops one’s ability to think both strategically and tactically, but it’s critical to remember it’s a game of perfect information played in a predictable environment. Many insights gained are a result of its inherent stability. However, life is more lumpy, and we chess players don’t get as much practice with true variable change as we’d like to believe. What if part of the board were hidden under a fog of war? What if a new piece (with new movement abilities) suddenly appeared on the board? What if the board were expanded/contracted by a few squares? What if there were a few “pit squares” that captured pieces all on their own? How would this change your thinking? Understanding the basic principles of any endeavor is undoubtedly valuable groundwork, but after that, I believe it’s developing the mental fortitude to respond calmly and rationally to true variability that is at the heart of strategic thinking. Put simply: 1. Mitigate surprises 2. Never guess

[@JacobMorgan]

that's pretty darn strong!

[@xajare]

Watkins is simply great in trying to suggest Morgan to open a bit his "you can do it" approach. Logic, calm, counterintuitive, positive and disilluded at the same time.

[@davidzuleta8062]

🎯 Key points for quick navigation: 00:00:14 *📚 Michael Watkins es un experto en liderazgo y autor de varios libros, incluido "The First 90 Days".* 00:00:56 *🔍 La conversación se centra en las seis disciplinas del pensamiento estratégico de su nuevo libro.* 00:02:19 *🔄 La diferencia entre líderes exitosos radica en su capacidad para pensar estratégicamente.* 00:03:43 *⚖️ El pensamiento estratégico es crucial en tiempos de turbulencia y cambio.* 00:06:02 *♟️ El pensamiento estratégico puede compararse con jugar ajedrez, donde la anticipación y la adaptación son clave.* 00:08:50 *🔗 El reconocimiento de patrones, la agilidad mental y la visión futura son elementos esenciales del pensamiento estratégico.* 00:11:08 *📖 La habilidad de mantener opciones estratégicas y flexibilidad es fundamental para el éxito.* 00:13:40 *🌐 La habilidad de "acercarse" y "alejarse" mentalmente es crucial para los líderes y su toma de decisiones.* 00:20:11 *🎓 Ejemplos como Jack Welch demuestran la importancia de combinar una visión estratégica con un enfoque operativo.* 21:38 *🏢 Jack Welch fue un CEO controvertido, pero muchos aprendieron valiosas lecciones de su estilo de liderazgo.* 25:06 *🔨 Se percibe una falta de líderes fuertes y decididos en el mundo empresarial actual, lo que impacta negativamente las organizaciones.* 26:16 *📉 Las tendencias en redes sociales están promoviendo actitudes laborales negativas, como el fenómeno de los "Lazy Girl jobs".* 28:20 *🌱 Las generaciones más jóvenes valoran más el propósito en su trabajo, contrastando con generaciones anteriores que buscaban simplemente estabilidad.* 30:11 *🤝 Los empleados deben asumir responsabilidad en su propósito y significado en el trabajo, además de lo que la organización puede ofrecer.* 32:00 *🚀 El rol de los líderes es crucial para ayudar a los empleados a conectar su trabajo con un propósito significativo.* 36:00 *🔄 La responsabilidad de encontrar propósito en el trabajo debe ser compartida entre líderes y empleados, cada uno contribuyendo a su rol.* 42:44 *🤝 La división en la sociedad impide el trabajo colectivo hacia metas comunes.* 44:08 *🇺🇸 La percepción de gratitud por la vida en EE.UU. es clave para entender su valor histórico.* 45:31 *♟️ El reconocimiento de patrones es esencial en el pensamiento estratégico, similar a jugar ajedrez.* 46:28 *🔍 La habilidad para reconocer desafíos y oportunidades permite a los líderes priorizar y movilizar recursos.* 49:05 *📊 La inmersión en un dominio ayuda a identificar patrones relevantes para el éxito en los negocios.* 50:15 *🌀 El pensamiento sistémico ayuda a manejar la complejidad y simplificar fenómenos complicados.* 53:18 *🛠️ Resolver problemas estructurados y construir una visión son claves para movilizar equipos hacia objetivos comunes.* 54:30 *🤝 La astucia política es importante para navegar ambientes complejos y acceder a recursos necesarios.* Made with HARPA AI

[@kenigiri]

Thank you for sharing.

[@DRCHERYLWRITES]

Great points from Michael. Interviewer appeared to be triggered at times. Be more objective and mindful of non verbals.

[@yvonnehyatt8353]

Michael is right , please study-Ernesto Sirolli Thanks

[@daveprince7389]

Sunday's scary means the company and / or boss is 'toxic'

[@JacobMorgan]

Likely yes

[@HelmuthLammer]

To bad how little your very interesting guest can say. Checkout some active listening strategies. I am sure you could do better

[@finnhanberg]

Of course Tony Stark is a Strategic thinker 🙄

[@annapool8224]

It's too bad MW had so little airtime to talk about his disciplines. A good interviewer asks questions and then listens, rather than talks.

[@Seshane1]

Yes, it would have been nice to hear his thoughts and responses to some of the questions he was asked, with fewer interruptions

[@iskandarshah7379]

the host talk a lot than the guest😂

[@toysandcolorsarabic666]

YES

[@kenwright8144]

A bit condescending. Today's world is much different. Companies have no respect for their workers and are not afraid to show it. The employees do not want to do more for these selfish companies that only care about enriching themselves. Also, these same companies squash the little guys right out the gate. It is a savage market and they will use every advantage they have to keep every drop of income going into their pockets.

[@Curious_Boy0]

miss the part when it was about strategic thinking oh actually it was 8 minute of it 😑

[@hantz11]

I was excited about this, this host talked too much, it's not about your ability to keep up with the topic, it's for us the listeners to be able to learn and have our questions answered

[@JacobMorgan]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@reginamemoriesforever-vc8ql]

Cringe. The guest was disgusted with how opinionated the interviewer was… i don’t know why the algorithm showed me this but it was the first and the last because the interviewer poses as an advocate of very tough management but then has a book called “lead with vulnerability”… lol what a bunch of BS! Younger generations have, fortunately, many more options than your dad… And CEOs know this really well. Which leads to question if indeed you talked with any real CEOs, EVER?!

[@JacobMorgan]

First of all he wasn't disgusted, I've had him on the show a few times and we always have a great chat. Second, the concept of tough management is not opposed to vulnerability. If you read the book you will see I advocate for competence + connection. Third, I've talked with and interviewed close to 2,000 CEOs.

[@KicksKapri]

Yeah he seemed disgusted lol you were talking over your guest

[@theyoungmanagers]

Now I agree that host speaks too much and it is annoying. Or maybe the guest is invited to correct and evaluate the host point of views. Then it make sense. Any way good points are covered😊

[@sandpaper67]

"Does this generation with the income disparity of today have this opportunity?" "Totally. Look at my dad." Very out of touch as to why people are quiet quitting en masse throughout the entirety of the modern world.

[@JacobMorgan]

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[@keithb372]

You two were not in sync with your opinions. I turned in to learn how to be a more strategic thinker. I needed you to agree more with one another and stay focused on the topic of thinking strategies.