The storied British banker and financier Nathan Rothschild noted that great fortunes are made when cannonballs fall in the harbour, not when violins play in the ballroom. Rothschild understood that the more unpredictable the environment, the greater the opportunity—if you have the leadership skills to capitalise on it.
Research at the Wharton Business School involving more than 20,000 executives to date, identified six skills that, when mastered and used in concert, allow leaders to think strategically and navigate the unknown effectively.
In this session, we’ll take a look at the difference between organisational and strategic leadership. Then we will dive into each of the six skills of strategic leadership.
About the Expert
Anthony runs ThreeFifty9, a mental skills consultancy that specialises in equipping people and teams with the mental skills needed to thrive in today’s world. We focus on developing personal and leadership performance through mental toughness and changing the story around mental health. He is the author of Tips from the Top – the secrets of how to successfully navigate middle management.
