The Strategist : Be the Leader Your Business Needs

The Strategist by Cynthia Montgomery redefines what it means to lead by placing strategy at the very heart of leadership. Drawing from her years teaching at Harvard Business School, Montgomery argues that strategy is not a one-time exercise but a continual act of defining a company’s purpose and direction. Through engaging case studies and thought-provoking insights, she reveals how great leaders think strategically, inspire alignment, and keep their organizations focused on what truly matters. This book challenges executives and entrepreneurs alike to stop outsourcing strategy and instead embrace it as their most important responsibility. Clear, actionable, and deeply reflective, The Strategist transforms leadership into a discipline of vision, focus, and lasting impact.