8 characteristics of strategic leaders

Leadership is much more than a title, says consultant DeeDee Myers.

DeeDee Myers, founder/CEO at DDJMyers

Mid-level managers who hope to make the jump to the C-Suite must transition from the tactical focus of frontline management to the broader vision of strategic leadership, says DeeDee Myers, founder/CEO at DDJ Myers.

She offered eight characteristics of strategically oriented mid-level leaders Tuesday during the 2023 CUNA HR & Organizational Development Council Conference in San Diego.

Such leaders:

1. Commit to making the business stronger. Strategic leaders answer a simple question: “What do you want to see different?” This approach allows employees to solve problems on their own, according to Myers.

 

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