The word 'strategy' is one of the most critical, yet most misunderstood, concepts in the business world. It's not a complex plan that takes months to build, nor is it a synonym for tactics. This video strips away the corporate nonsense and the guru-speak to reveal what business strategy actually is: a clear navigation plan for making deliberate choices.

We tackle the common excuses and misconceptions that cause leaders to operate in a constant "firefighting mode," confusing motion with progress. Learn the fundamental difference between operational effectiveness and true strategy, and discover why having a clear plan is the only way to build a profitable, resilient organisation. This is the foundational guide to moving beyond the buzzword and onto the right path.

This is Part 2. If you missed knowing how it works without strategy (spoiler - it does’t), Part 1 is here: FINDING TRUE NORTH.

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IN THIS EPISODE

00:00 Intro - Summary Part 1

00:41 What’s Strategy? : Cutting through the Nonsense

03:11 Is VUCA Real?

04:24 Strategic Compounding Introduction

04:44 What’s Strategy? : Summary

05:30 What’s Strategy? : The Historical Reality Check

07:09 Excuses Begone: Removing Barriers to Strategy

12:05 The Deeper Truth: Why You Make Yourself Stuck

13:12 On the Right Path to Profitability

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