The best boards operate with a strategic compass.
That compass has a name: Take Stock.
It is the first of six habits in my book Take Six, and it is where purposeful board leadership begins.
Taking stock is a vision and situational awareness exercise. Ask yourself:
➡️ What is actually happening in your industry and in the world?
➡️ What forces are affecting your sector?
➡️ What do you lose or gain by moving too fast, too slow, or by chasing every trend that surfaces, whether it is AI, crypto, or the next market-shaping disruption?
The boards that ask these questions consistently are the ones that lead with clarity instead of reaction.
Progress requires an honest read of organizational health, the courage to welcome hard feedback, and the discipline to revisit the exercise regularly.
Taking stock is the board’s strategic compass. Use it well, and every other decision gets sharper.
Take Six: Essential Habits To Own Your Destiny, Overcome Challenges, And Unlock Opportunities will help you take stock with clarity and lead what comes next with intention. Grab your copy today.
Originally posted in LinkedIn.com
