Over the last few weeks, many of you have had the opportunity to disconnect, spend time with family, and create wonderful memories.
I hope you enjoyed it to the fullest!
To kick off the final stretch of the year, I invite you to revisit a few key articles you might have missed during the summer. These will allow you to step back from current challenges and will guide your strategic action.
Let's dive in.
7 Actions to Activate Your Strategic Thinking and Act with Confidence
(Eric L’Heureux, June 2026)
AI is radically transforming execution speed, but it will never replace the depth of your strategic analysis.
Without sharp critical thinking, your initiatives will remain superficial and your results mediocre. You must be the pilot, not just a passenger of your digital tools. The point is not to avoid using AI, but to increase your capacity for critical and strategic thinking. This increased mastery then gives individuals and teams an undeniable advantage.
That is why I am proposing 7 concrete actions and useful models to activate your strategic thinking and regain control.
The Art Of Strategic Thinking (How To Become Wildly Successful)
(Dan Koe, August 2026)
99.9% of people fail because they focus only on immediate tactics instead of developing a big-picture vision.
Accumulating advice and skills without a global plan gives the false impression of progress, while you are only reacting passively to external demands. This excellent article explores the fundamental principles of strategy and proposes 7 pillars for developing strategic thinking.
As Koe mentions: “Strategy itself is a field of study with principles that hold across domains. The more you study the principles, the better you become at applying them to your own life situation. It is a lifelong ongoing practice.”
Reade here: https://x.com/thedankoe/status/2086197754452377955/
If You Don't Understand First Principles, You Can't Think Clearly
(Sandeep Swadia, August 2026)
I really appreciate Sandeep Swadia's YouTube channel for his reflections and practical recommendations that help develop critical thinking.
He offers excellent videos, and I highly recommend “If You Don't Understand First Principles, You Can't Think Clearly” to deepen the foundations of strategic thinking, its impact on innovation, and how to explore it using AI.
Using “First Principles Thinking” is essential to break down a complex subject into its most fundamental truths.
Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPSirKTGTfo
Be More Strategic! Explore “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking”
(Eric L’Heureux, June 2026)
Mastering strategic thinking can have a significant impact on your career and your organization.
I have shared various reflections and approaches in this newsletter, allowing you to move forward and put this essential competency into practice. Michael D. Watkins' book, “The Six Disciplines of Strategic Thinking,” offers a compelling roadmap for mastering your strategic thinking.
His approach to the six disciplines echoes Henry Mintzberg’s Strategic Seeing, Thinking, and Doing. Strategic thinking finds its value in action.
The 5 Traps That Sabotage Your Strategic Priorities
(Eric L’Heureux, July 2026)
Have you ever validated a strategic roadmap in an executive committee, only to realize three months later that almost nothing had moved forward?
This is the great paradox of ambitious organizations. You have clarified your vision, identified your growth levers, and structured coherent initiatives. Yet, when it comes to taking action, you hit the wall of reality: limited human resources, constant operational overload, and difficult trade-offs.
In this article, I invite you to explore the 5 traps, the solutions, and I offer you your checklist for the next strategic review.
Read here: https://www.intelliaconsulting.com/en/the-5-traps-that-sabotage-your-strategic-priorities/
It’s your turn. Good strategic action!
Eric L’Heureux
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