This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Becoming a Strategic Leader contains a wealth of strategies for enhancing an individual manager's ability to exercise effective strategic leadership in organizations by providing a distinctive and systematic approach. This thoroughly revised and updated edition of Becoming a Strategic Leader contains a wealth of strategies for enhancing an individual manager's ability to exercise effective strategic leadership in organizations by providing a distinctive and systematic approach. Preface Acknowledgments About the Authors Introduction  1. What Is Strategic Leadership?  2. Strategic Thinking 3. Strategic Acting 4. Strategic Influence 5. Strategic Leadership Teams 6. Leadership Strategies for Superior Performance 7. Developing Strategic Leadership Appendix A: Strategic Driver Paired-Voting Form Appendix B: STRAT: Strategic Team Review and Action Tool Appendix C: Using STRAT to Develop Your Strategic Leadership Team Appendix D: STRAT Norm Data Appendix E: Talent Sustainability Requirements Appendix F: Leadership Strategy Plan Template Appendix G: Action Learning Projects Criteria for Project Selection References Index About the Center for Creative Leadership