Leadership/Strategy Pre-Day Next Level 2026

What You’ll Gain From This Session -

Leadership

• What Is Leadership? — Army doctrine, definitions, leadership vs management
• Why Leadership Matters — Cost of poor leadership, the multiplier effect, and examples of civilian and military leaders
• Types of Leadership — Situational, Mission Command, transformational, servant
• Leadership at Extreme Networks — Real-world examples and lessons from the field
• Tools to Be a Better Leader — Army AAR, Vision, Values

Strategy

• What Is Strategy? — Military strategy, Sun Tzu, Clausewitz, strategy vs tactics
• Examples of Strategy — Military & business case studies; what failure looks like
• Crafting Your SMB Strategy — Scaling Up OPSP, BHAG, Rocks, 4 Decisions
• Executing Your Strategy — Rockefeller Habits, meeting rhythms, the right metrics
• Bringing It Together — Leadership + Strategy = Execution. Commitments. Q&A

Walk Away With

• Clear, practical frameworks you can apply immediately
• Stronger leadership and decision-making capability
• A sharper, execution-focused strategy for your business
• Tools and insights used in both military and business environments