Strategic thinking is the mental process of evolving future challenges and opportunities to make informed long-term decisions. Vision is the desired future state or ultimate destination you aim to reach.

“A vision without a strategy remains an illusion.” — Lee Bolman

“The essence of strategy is choosing what not to do.” — Michael Porter

“Leadership is the capacity to translate vision into reality.” — Warren Bennis

“Strategic planning is worthless — unless there is first a strategic vision.” — John Naisbitt

“Without strategy, execution is aimless. Without execution, strategy is useless.” — Morris Chang

Strategic thinking means looking beyond day-to-day operati ...