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EPISODE · Jan 22, 2026 · 6 MIN

What to do when you're told 'You're not strategic enough'

from Michelle Lewis - The Leadership Lounge · host Michelle Lewis

Send us Fan MailBeing told “you’re not strategic enough” can feel like feedback without substance.You might be working hard.Delivering results.Keeping things moving.So when you’re given this feedback, it can feel like:“Well, what exactly do you want me to do differently?”This kind of feedback statement, is really lazy if it comes with no direction on what ‘good’ looks like, but if we don’t have a clear picture of ‘good’ how do we know how to fix it?Here's how.Calm, intentional career advice that works.Thanks for listening, if there is anything else careers related that you would like me to delve into then feel free to drop me a message.

Send us Fan Mail Being told “you’re not strategic enough” can feel like feedback without substance. You might be working hard. Delivering results. Keeping things moving. So when you’re given this feedback, it can feel like: “Well, what exactly do you want me to do differently?” This kind of feedback statement, is really lazy if it comes with no direction on what ‘good’ looks like, but if we don’t have a clear picture of ‘good’ how do we know how to fix it? Here's how. Calm, intentional career...

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