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New Book: John Hillen

By Matt LoJacono // February 6, 2025

 

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John Hillen, James C. Wheat Professor in Leadership at Hampden-Sydney College and adjunct professor in George Mason University’s MBA program, has built a career at the intersection of leadership, ethics, and strategy. A decorated combat veteran, former Assistant Secretary of State, and experienced executive, he brings a wealth of real-world insight to his teaching and research. His latest book, The Strategy Dialogues: A Primer on Business Strategy and Strategic Management, offers a behind-the-scenes look at strategy workshops, equipping readers with essential tools and frameworks for strategic thinking.

About The Book

What does it mean to think strategically? How do I set the right direction for my organization? And how can I turn strategic aspirations into reality?

In The Strategy Dialogues, you will find the answers to these questions. In this transformative book, former US Assistant Secretary of State, accomplished CEO, and award-winning professor Dr. John Hillen invites you to eavesdrop on a series of strategy workshops and conversations, offering a front-row seat to witness the basic tools of strategic thinking applied to real-world organizational challenges.

  • Master the art of strategic thinking: delve into the heart of strategic management and learn how to think strategically in any situation or organization.
  • Foundational frameworks unveiled: equip yourself with essential tools and analytical frameworks, demystifying the complexity of strategic management with engaging and understandable explanations.
  • Strategic leadership essentials: discover the skills that set top-tier strategists apart, with insights into how strategic capabilities can be cultivated and honed through focus, discipline, and practice.

Whether you’re a seasoned leader or a student of strategy, The Strategy Dialogues can serve as your one-stop-shop for understanding, applying, and mastering strategic thinking to propel your career or organization to the next level.

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Blue Book titled "The Strategy Dialogues" by John Hillen

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