Strategic Pause: Stop. Think. Lead.

by Don Graumann

Leaders are not born. Leaders are made. Leadership is learned.

There are plenty of resources focused on leadership development. They include books by leadership experts, videos, and training. While they all share concepts that resonate, most leave you fuzzy on how to make leadership real. They focus on the “what” but not the “how” of leadership.

Strategic Pause shows you how to build a Personal Leadership Model that covers both the “what” (the Principles) and the “how” (the Methods) of leadership. It defines leadership in the present (taking Strategic Pauses) and leadership focused on the future (practicing Strategic Management). It helps you put leadership in your own words and discover your leadership style, the “who” of leadership.

Strategic Pause makes leadership real and fast-forwards your leadership growth.

219 pages, ebook

Published December 4, 2020

About the author

Don Graumann is a high-performance executive and leadership coach whose teams are known for delivering sustainable results. He has worked in insight-driven marketing for almost 30 years. His purpose is helping individuals and teams fulfill their potential. Don has a BS in Mathematics from Bates College and an MBA from Boston College. His math and programming roots taught him the value of focusing on “first principles,” a fundamental concept which he applies to everything in his life, including leadership and personal productivity. Don lives in Massachusetts with his wife, twin daughters, and two dogs.

Reviews

[Deb Hill · Rating 5 out of 5]

Earlier this year, the author joined the executive team of Acxiom, my place of employment. I remember his introductory video meeting, in which he fluidly and excitedly spoke about the mantra of strategic pause, without the usual personal leadership testimony and history of accomplishments. He spoke non-stop on this subject for two hours, without taking a breath. It was evident that he truly lives and breathes these strategies, they are more than the typical motivational corporate kool-aid flavor of the month. It inspired me to learn more, therefore, I purchased and read the book. I am glad that I did, and yes. It has earned a place on the top shelf of my library.