224: Learn Strategy from Pirates with Dr. Don Thomas

Dr. Don Thomas, Strategy Expert, is driven by the idea that there’s always something better we can do strategically. His approach includes strategy from pirates to enhance traditional methods.

 

We learn about his journey from software developer to strategic leadership expert, emphasizing vision-driven leadership. Don highlights the importance of casting a vision and making it attainable. He also addresses multi-generational communication in the workplace, offering insights from his Cross-Generational Communication Framework. Additionally, he shares unique leadership lessons inspired by historical pirates from his book, The Pirate’s Guide to Strategic Leadership.

 

(0:39) Don’s journey to becoming a strategy expert

(2:54) What is strategic leadership?

(10:10) The Cross-Generational Communication Framework

(20:20) Pirates as strategists

(24:32) Find out more about Don

 

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