How to Escape Meeting Fatigue & Lead Strategically with Janet Polach

In this episode of Beyond the Bestseller, host Kelly Schuknecht interviews Janet Polach, author of 'The Strategic Leader's Mindset.' They discuss the importance of strategic thinking in leadership, the challenges executives face with time management, and how to address performance issues within teams. Janet shares insights from her experience in the Marine Corps and her coaching practice, emphasizing the need for leaders to block time for strategic thinking and to listen more than they speak. The conversation also touches on the cultural challenges organizations face and the importance of leadership development, especially for new managers. In this episode, we explore: How Janet’s experience in the Marine Corps taught her that leadership is a skill you can actually develop. The "90-Minute Rule" for calendar blocking and why 30 minutes isn't enough for your brain to shift gears. Why executive teams often get stuck doing "director-level" work and how to reorganize for better problem-solving. Using a "Capabilities Model" to identify exactly where your business needs to move from a "two" to a "ten." The seven mindsets of strategic leaders, including the power of listening more than you talk. How to identify and fix systemic cultural problems by asking the right questions. Connect with Janet Polach: Purchase the Book: The Strategic Leader's Mindset: Unlocking the Keys to Success on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4qCdx0U Janet’s First Book: The Seven Mistakes New Managers Make on Amazon: https://amzn.to/465EK3C Website: https://www.janetpolach.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janetpolach/ If this episode resonated with you or someone you know, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with those who might need to hear Janet Polach's story. For more resources to help you write and market your book, visit kellyschuknecht.com.