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You're already thinking strategically.
The problem isn't your ideas…
it's how you're communicating them.

They said it again in your review.

"You need to be more strategic."

But when you asked what that meant, they couldn't give you specifics.

Just more vague feedback about thinking bigger picture.

Here’s how you can turn it around today:
STOP SAYING → START SAYING

❌ "I think this is a good project for us"
✅ "How does this align with our three-year strategy?"

❌ "Our customers would really like this"
✅ "What opportunities does this create for market expansion?"

❌ "I think we should look at this option"
✅ "From a strategic standpoint, we should consider..."

❌ "Here are the main things we need to focus on"
✅ "I've identified three strategic priorities we should focus on"

❌ "This project is important to leadership"
✅ "Here's the strategic importance of this initiative"

❌ "We need to reach our goals"
✅ "We need to focus people on what's strategically important"

❌ "This will give us an edge over competitors"
✅ "This approach will drive sustainable competitive advantage"

❌ "Let's measure this against our key priorities"
✅ "We should evaluate this against our strategic framework"

When you shift from describing your inputs to connecting your work to bigger outcomes, everything changes.

You're not faking it.

You're reframing your role to match the strategic value you already create.

Start with one phrase this week.