Why Do I Keep Getting Told to Be More Strategic?

from The Power & Prime Podcast Hosted by Shanita Miller

Ever been told you need to be "more strategic" and left wondering what that actually means? You're not alone—and it's not vague feedback. In this episode, host Shanita kicks off a five-part series unpacking what leadership really means when they say you need to think bigger, be less in the weeds, or operate more strategically. This isn't about leadership theory or abstract frameworks—it's about real meetings, real moments, and the exact language patterns that shape how you're perceived at work. You'll discover: Why "be more strategic" isn't a personality critique—it's a signal about a specific mismatch The hidden pattern showing up in your meetings that leadership sees but can't articulate Why leading with "we can't" positions you as tactical, even when you're right How the rise of AI is making this skill gap more urgent than ever What leadership is actually listening for when they ask for "options" If you're a high-achieving woman who delivers results but keeps getting feedback that doesn't match your performance, this episode will help you understand the leadership language divide—and how to close it before the window narrows. This is the start of learning to speak power language at the speed the system requires.