Mission, vision, values, goals, objectives and strategic planning are just some of the leadership buzzwords of the late 20th Century. Virtually all professional executives have attempted to understand what all the buzzwords mean and make them a reality. Few have succeeded and most continue to search for what bridges the gap between leadership theory and leadership reality. That bridge may well be the new buzzwords for the 21st Century: Strategic Leadership.
Strategic leadership is a process that is simple in its basic form, easily applied and has the potential of yielding significant results. Leading strategically means having a comprehensive strategy for the immediate future. …