"Organizations should take a proactive rather than a reactive approach in their industry, and they should strive to influence, anticipate, and initiate rather than just respond to events. The strategic management process embodies this approach to decision making." (David, David & David, 2020, p. 23)

After reviewing this statement and video, critically discuss using your textbook as the resource, along with any other scholarly resources. What does this statement mean to you from a leadership and business perspective?

David, F. R., David, F.R., & David, M.E. (2020). Strategic management: A competitive advantage approach. (17th ed.). Pearson.