Objective: Discuss the role of strategic leader. The role of strategic leader was once relegated to top leaders and board members. A more inclusive concept of strategic leader is emerging in many organizations today and affects a wider range of constituents. As this trend continues, the role of strategic leader is a hot topic of research. This discussion provides an opportunity for you to investigate the role of strategic leader in light of these emerging trends.

• Read Chapter 1 in your textbook.
• Watch How To Think And Act Like A Strategist
• Watch Strategy vs Tactics - What Is The Difference Between The Two?
• For this discussion, research three different well-known strategists (these should be prominent people who are generally well known).
  • Identify the attributes of each strategist that makes them successful.
• Along with the reading and videos you watched, determine the best possible attributes you can incorporate into your leadership.
  • Describe how those attributes will affect change and enable your organization reach goals and enhance organizational success.
  • Consider how you can be a strategic leader when engaged in lower or middle leadership positions. Reference your sources.