Now to Next

Dennis M. Powell is a strategic leadership advisor and author whose career has focused on helping leaders move from NOW to NEXT. His work as a teacher, political strategist, advisor, writer, and consultant has shaped his perspective on why so many strategies stall in execution. He has advised on multi-billion-dollar initiatives, helping leaders navigate internal alignment challenges and external pressures beyond their control. He has presented to senior leaders at regional, national, and international conferences on the role of strategic leadership in strategy and has advised leadership teams and boards as they develop and execute strategy. A commentator on national and international broadcasts and podcasts, Mr. Powell writes syndicated opinion pieces on political and social trends. Previously, he hosted a nationally syndicated radio program focused on leadership.

Testimonials (p. xi) Foreword (p. xv) Chapter 1 The Nature of Strategy (p. 1) Chapter 2 The Strategic Leader (p. 11) Chapter 3 Ten Strategic Leadership Principles From The Art of War (p. 23) Chapter 4 Strategic Leadership in the Age of AI (p. 33) Chapter 5 40 Lessons in Creative Strategy Execution (p. 39) Chapter 6 Closing Thoughts (p. 141) About the Author (p. 147) Index (p. 149)

"Each lesson captures a tension leaders must manage-momentum vs. focus, speed vs. sequencing, vision vs. feasibility-and translates it into actionable guidance." - Glenn S. Soltis, CPA, Retired University Instructor, Accounting "I've heard Dennis speak to state and national association executives and his presentations gave everyone the framework to position their association for success. In Now to Next he gives leaders at all experience levels a variety of strategies to utilize depending on where their organizations have been and, more importantly, where they should be going." - Steve Samara, President, Pennsylvania Telephone Association, Past Chairman of the National Council of State Telephone Association Executives "This book is your current and complete guide to effective strategy and its execution. You will value how the author shares a cogent synthesis and road map on the power and perils of the Strategic Leader in the Age of AI. As a coach to Executives, this compelling book will be at the top of the list for my clients committed to being a more thoughtful and relevant Strategic Leader. Now to Next is the future state for forward thinking organizations to remain relevant, competitive, and valuable in our ever-changing environment. You won't be disappointed." - Karen D. Kaufman, President, KPartners, Leadership Coach & Consultant Consulting, Author of MAGIC: Making A Good Impression Count On and Off the Golf Course