Episode 9 – Why Strategy Fails and What Smart Leaders Do Instead

Key Topics Covered: Strategy as a Living Practice: Why traditional long-term strategic planning is outdated and how a continuous, learning-based approach is more effective today. Always-On Strategy: How leading organizations are embracing adaptability, iteration, and learning as core strategy drivers. The Birth of Business Model Gallery: Marc’s journey from PhD research to building and exiting a platform now known as BusinessModelIdeas.com. Strategic Innovation in Action: Lessons from advising companies like HSBC, BMW, and Deloitte. The Power of Visual Strategy Tools: How simplifying strategy through design and facilitation improves adoption and execution. The Role of Inspiration in Innovation: Why seeing other business models sparks better ideas for your own. MakeBetterStrategy.com: Marc’s new learning platform for leaders who want to master strategy in the digital age. Personal and Professional Alignment: How tracking habits and aligning actions with goals—personally and organizationally—drives long-term success.   Mentioned in This Episode MakeBetterStrategy.com — Marc’s new online platform for strategic learning The Art of Opportunity — Marc’s acclaimed strategy and innovation book (highly visual, facilitator-friendly) BusinessModelIdeas.com — formerly Business Model Gallery Influences: Gary Hamel, Henry Mintzberg, Tony Robbins Tools & Techniques: Strategy OS, Always-On Strategy, Strategic Learning Frameworks   Marc’s Wisdom Highlights: “Strategy is no longer a five-year plan—it’s a continuous learning process.” “The best strategies come from iteration, not from ivory tower planning.” “Complexity is the enemy of execution. Strategy must be made simple to be successful.” “If your actions aren’t aligned with your strategy, you’re not really executing it.”   About Guest: Dr. Marc Sniukas Dr. Marc Sniukas is an internationally recognized strategy advisor, keynote speaker, and author with over 23 years of experience working with global brands like BMW, Deloitte, and HSBC. A former academic turned entrepreneur, Marc blends rigorous research with real-world execution. He is best known for creating The Art of Opportunity, a visual, actionable guide to business growth through innovation, and for launching tools that simplify and systematize strategy development for modern leaders.   Connect with Dr. Marc SniukasLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sniukas/  Stay ConnectedEnjoyed this episode? Make sure to subscribe and stay updated for more insightful conversations with inspiring guests.