Discovering the Power of Emergent Strategy with Alejandro Salazar - Ep64

oin us on this compelling episode of the Leading Visionaries podcast as host Anjel B Hartwell delves into a riveting conversation with Alejandro Salazar, the author of the international bestseller, "The Emergent Strategy," and founding director of the premier consulting firm Breakthrough. Alejandro shares his unconventional journey from childhood where he was known for his different perspectives and non-conformity, to becoming a renowned strategic thinker reshaping some of the billion-dollar companies by challenging the norms of strategic planning.In this episode, Alejandro unravels his philosophy that effective strategy is about hard choices and uniqueness, not merely operational efficiency. He introduces us to the concept of "emergent strategy," explaining how organizations can embrace breakthrough moments, uncover hidden insights, and courageously navigate away from rigid planning to a more dynamic, market-responsive approach.Whether you are at the cusp of beginning your own business or an established leader looking for fresh perspectives, Alejandro's story and insights will inspire and challenge you to rethink how you approach strategy and leadership. Don’t miss this enlightening discussion and discover how listening to what the world and market say you are, and being that superbly, can lead to remarkable success.What You Will LearnWhat are the key characteristics of a leading visionary according to Alejandro Salazar?How did Alejandro Salazar's childhood and early feedback shape his path as a visionary and strategic thinker? What does Alejandro Salazar mean when he says "successful people tend to edit their past in their favor"? How did Alejandro differentiate himself as a strategic thinker during his career? What strategies did Alejandro employ to lead companies towards profitable growth without relying on traditional strategic planning? What is the core concept of "the emergent strategy" that Alejandro Salazar advocates?How did Alejandro Salazar's experience at the boutique consulting firm Monitor impact his career trajectory and strategic thinking?Why does Alejandro Salazar believe that strategic planning can be detrimental to companies?What methodologies did Alejandro use to help companies make hard strategic choices? What advice does Alejandro Salazar offer to aspiring leading visionaries based on his experiences and the concept of emergent strategy?Connect with Alejandro SalazarAlejandro’s websiteAlejandro Salazar on LinkedinConnect with Anjel B. Hartwell Leading Visionaries PodcastJoin the Leading Visionaries CommunityMake a Donation to Support the ShowCreative Age Consulting GroupAnjel on XAnjel on InstagramResources

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