Rich Horwath Books

All over the world, businesses are facing bankruptcy, and people's jobs are at risk. The culprit? A gang known as the Anti-Strategy Squad (A.S.S.), comprised of villains like Meeting Menace, Fire Driller, and Silo-Clops, who are sabotaging strategic plans. Technobody, a maker of wearable technologies, is under siege, but it refuses to succumb without a fight. Led by fearless managers and three superheroes—StrategyMan, Innovatara, and Purposeidon—Technobody rallies its strategic thinking powers for a final battle against bad strategy. Research indicates that strategic thinking is the most crucial leadership capability for executives, yet only 30% of people possess this skill. Given that poor strategy is the leading cause of business failure, it’s essential for teams to be equipped with the right knowledge and tools. This book offers insights on developing a common language for strategy, creating a shared understanding, designing practical toolkits, and fostering daily strategic thinking. Readers will learn to infuse innovation into their strategies, facilitate effective strategy conversations, lead productive meetings, set clear directions, and ultimately grow their businesses profitably. In today's competitive market, being strategic is not just advantageous—it's essential for survival.

A must-read business book to kick off 2024! This USA Today National Bestseller and SHRM Top 12 New Book presents a roadmap for leaders to enhance their strategic performance. The author, a New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling writer, introduces the Strategic Fitness System, a proven framework filled with tools, techniques, and checklists designed to help leaders navigate business challenges. The practical insights provided will enable executives across industries to improve strategic competence, a crucial factor for organizational success. Readers will learn to transform complexity into clarity, establishing a clear strategic direction. Key features include a common language for strategy and planning, practical tools for developing four dimensions of executive fitness, and techniques for creating a sustainable competitive advantage. Additionally, the book offers methods for evolving business models to reshape company trajectories and introduces the Strategic Quotient (SQ), an assessment of an executive's strategic thinking and execution capabilities. With actionable tools and real-world examples, readers will be empowered to set direction, create advantages, and achieve excellence in their roles. Embrace a strategic mindset and elevate your leadership approach.