Career Contessa When You're Told You're Not Strategic Enough at Work— Here's What To Do
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Jul 8, 2025 Dr. Luis Velasquez, an executive coach and Harvard Business Review writer, tackles the frustrating feedback of being 'not strategic enough' at work. He clarifies what strategic thinking really means and differentiates it from strategic presence. Luis shares actionable steps to enhance your strategic capabilities, regardless of role. He emphasizes the importance of effective communication and self-advocacy in responding to vague feedback, and offers tips for fostering collaboration and gaining buy-in in the workplace.
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Luis Velasquez's Career Reinvention
- Luis Velasquez shares his personal story of a life-changing brain tumor that shifted his career path.
- He emphasizes that success belongs not to those who know the most, but to those who learn the fastest.
"Not Strategic Enough" Is Vague Feedback
- Being told "you're not strategic enough" often reflects unclear feedback from managers.
- This feedback can be a proxy for other issues like presentation or communication style.
Connect Work To Company Goals
- Align your work by connecting your tasks with the company's larger goals.
- Identify if your job feels like a task or contributes to the company's ultimate mission to detect misalignment.