65 - Strategy is Not a Slide Deck
From Leadership Kung Fu by Sandi Verrecchia and Jennifer T Long, Business coaches
January 22, 2026 · 37 min · Season 7 · Episode 65
About this episode
In this episode, Sandi and Jen discuss how to effectively implement workplace strategy beyond just presentations and the importance of ongoing alignment in leadership.
Starting off 2026 strong, it's episode 65 of Leadership Kung Fu! Join Sandi and Jen in this new year as they revisit the topic of strategy in the workplace and how to get it unstuck from your meeting slide deck and out in action in your workforce. Listen along as they discuss: Strategy to action How strategies from Q4 are looking in Q1 Personal anecdotes The importance of your "No" list Facing the fears of "what if" Real risk vs. risks we THINK are real What strategy is and is not Operationalizing How alignment is an ongoing conversation What happens when everything is deemed important What each level of leadership needs to do with the strategy from the top The importance of choosing the right words Strategy upkeep and metrics How strategy can die and what happens if it does The effect of run-time on strategy The 5 take-aways of strategy and more! Thank you so much for listening! If you like what you hear, leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform, and make sure to check out the video over on the Leadership Kung Fu Youtube Channel! Connect with Jen on LinkedIn and visit her website Own Up!® Connect with Sandi on LinkedIn and visit her website Satori Consulting, Inc…
People in this episode
Hosts: Sandi Verrecchia, Jennifer T Long
Topics covered
- strategy
- workplace action
- leadership
- risk management
- communication
- metrics
Keywords
- strategy
- leadership
- workplace
- risk
- alignment
- metrics
- action
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Leadership Kung Fu, Own Up!®, Satori Consulting, Inc
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