--- title: Strategic Thinking | Leadership (2) description: Leadership | Thoughts from Alembic Strategy on profit, growth, strategy and performance (2) --- [![Alembicstrategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/logo.png?width=218&height=76&name=logo.png "Alembicstrategy")](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/) # Strategic Thinking ![Alembic-Resized-Max](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg?width=2420&height=692&name=Alembic-Resized-Max.jpg) # Strategic Thinking - - [![The Growth Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/convertkit-L58uwc_d9zY-unsplash.jpg?width=142&name=convertkit-L58uwc_d9zY-unsplash.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-growth-motivators) ## [The Growth Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-growth-motivators) Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Oct 11, 2021 [![The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg?width=142&name=AdobeStock_150015548.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators) ## [The Relationship Motivators](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/the-relationship-motivators) Motivational Maps are offered by Alembic as an accurate way to measure three clusters of motivation, through your own self-perception. Your [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Oct 11, 2021 [![How the Pandemic Has Changed Us - Part 1: Our Perception of Time](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/edwin-hooper-Q8m8cLkryeo-unsplash%20(1).jpg?width=142&name=edwin-hooper-Q8m8cLkryeo-unsplash%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-us-part-1-our-perception-of-time) ## [How the Pandemic Has Changed Us - Part 1: Our Perception of Time](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/how-the-pandemic-has-changed-us-part-1-our-perception-of-time) The Alembic team were recently discussing the personal and societal impact of the pandemic. We had a lot to say on the subject so we have co-written [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) [![Alembic Strategy](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alembic_Strategy_September2018%20Theme/Images/1_eOSubHE3g7r6uZ7QB_SAUw.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alembic-strategy) Jun 7, 2021 [![Diversity and Inclusion - Transparency and Accountability](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Picture%202.png?width=142&name=Picture%202.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/diversity-and-inclusion-transparency-and-accountability) ## [Diversity and Inclusion - Transparency and Accountability](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/diversity-and-inclusion-transparency-and-accountability) The topic of diversity and inclusion has increasingly become a talking point in recent years (and rightfully so) that has praised the efforts of some [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Oct 27, 2020 [![To Lead Others, Start With Yourself](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/how-can-I-lead-myself.jpg?width=142&name=how-can-I-lead-myself.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/to-lead-others-start-with-yourself) ## [To Lead Others, Start With Yourself](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/to-lead-others-start-with-yourself) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com "If you look to lead, invest at least 40% of your time managing yourself - your ethics, character, [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) [![David Gray](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/David%20edited-1.png)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/david-gray) May 6, 2020 [![Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blob.jpeg?width=142&name=blob.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tips-for-handling-difficult-conversations) ## [Tips for Handling Difficult Conversations](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tips-for-handling-difficult-conversations) Get in touch: nick.mayhew@alembicstrategy.com Life as a leader inevitably means you're going to encounter hard conversations. You might be great at [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Strategy Facilitator and Client Manager at Alembic Strategy [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) [Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Strategy Facilitator and Client Manager at Alembic Strategy [![Roseanna Ramsey](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Roseanna%20cropped%20photo-1-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/roseanna-farish) Apr 23, 2020 [![Disaster Scenario Planning](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/disaster-scenario-planning-1.png?width=142&name=disaster-scenario-planning-1.png) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/disaster-scenario-planning) ## [Disaster Scenario Planning](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/disaster-scenario-planning) As we move into the Spring season, we find ourselves in a time of exceptional uncertainty and in an environment which is rapidly changing. This rapid [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) [![Matthew Dunaway](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/People%20photos/Alembic%20People/Matt-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/matthew-dunaway) Apr 16, 2020 [![No Deal It Is Then!](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/shutterstock_709619662.jpg?width=142&name=shutterstock_709619662.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/no-deal-it-is-then) ## [No Deal It Is Then!](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/no-deal-it-is-then) How does Brexit affect my business? So, as Boris sets up his stall at number 10, he's committed to taking us out of the EU on 31st October, do or [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) [Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Founder and managing director of Alembic Strategy Ltd, a growth consultancy focussed on strategy, leadership, M&A, coaching and change. [![Nicholas Mayhew](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Nick%20May%202019-1.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/nicholas-mayhew) Jul 31, 2019 [![What Did I Learn From the Meaningful Human Leadership Conference 2019?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/MHL2019%20photos/IMG_0605.jpg?width=142&name=IMG_0605.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/what-did-i-learn-from-the-meaningful-human-leadership-conference-2019) ## [What Did I Learn From the Meaningful Human Leadership Conference 2019?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/what-did-i-learn-from-the-meaningful-human-leadership-conference-2019) I have currently reached the end of my 2 week internship with Alembic Strategy and attending the Meaningful Human Leadership Conference 2019 has been [![Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/MHL2019%20photos/20190612alembic149.jpeg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) [Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) [![Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/MHL2019%20photos/20190612alembic149.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) [Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) [Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) [![Ambar Iqbal](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/MHL2019%20photos/20190612alembic149.jpeg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/ambar-iqbal) Jul 3, 2019 [![Conflict Resolution Week 1: Poor Communication](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/blade-1362944_1920.jpg?width=142&name=blade-1362944_1920.jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-1-poor-communication) ## [Conflict Resolution Week 1: Poor Communication](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/conflict-resolution-week-1-poor-communication) Welcome to part 1 of a 7 part mini-series! Each week this will bring you one short sharp conflict resolution article. They will be a quick read, and [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg) ](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) [Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Strategy Facilitator at Alembic Strategy [![Alice Davies](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hubfs/Alice%20circular%20crop%20(1).jpg)](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/author/alice-davies) Feb 8, 2019 [Previous](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tag/leadership/page/1) [All posts](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/all) [Next](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/strategic-thinking/tag/leadership/page/3) ### ELSEWHERE - [mailto:info@alembicstrategy.com](mailto:info@alembicstrategy.com) - - ### Links [Why Alembic?](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/why-alembic) [Resources](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/resources) [People](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/our-people) [Contact Us](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/contact-us) ### Connect ### Our Partners [![FBU Logo](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/FBU%20Logo-RED-01.png?width=596&name=FBU%20Logo-RED-01.png "FBU Logo")](https://www.familybusinessunited.com/) [![Mindshop Logo](https://www.alembicstrategy.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2017.03.08-1.png?width=3196&name=Screenshot%202023-07-03%20at%2017.03.08-1.png "Mindshop Logo")](https://web.mindshop.com/) ### Site credentials Copyright © Alembic Strategy Ltd. 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