The Agile Business Leader series of books recognize the four basic roles highly successful leaders are able to play in the world today: THE STRATEGIST: Strategists are always asking, "What's next?" "Where else?" and "What if?" THE CHAMPION: Champions are always asking, "What are my strengths?" "Am I using my networks well?" and "Do I have the courage to achieve my expectations?" THE SPECIALIST: Specialists are always asking, "Do I have all the information and knowledge needed to make it happen?" "What does it take to build a quality system?" and "Where should we go to find out?" Specialists can quickly analyze a situation, make decisions, and act on opportunities. THE ENABLER: Enablers are always asking, "Are we building on the diversity of the group?" "Do we have trust to deliver outcomes?" and "Who needs to be involved?" The purpose of this book, pure and simple, examines each of the STRATEGIST'S traits and competencies more closely. It includes a wealth of additional information to our introduction book, THE AGILE BUSINESS LEADER, providing you opportunities and tools for practicing specific skills. This book is designed to enable you to do your job better, faster, and with more agility. Get ready to become more effective as a leader by reading this book.