There is an acute shortage of strategic leaders in established companies. More than ever, organizations need dynamic strategic leaders who can think unconventionally beyond the boundaries of the 'core business' and recognize nascent market signals in an era when organizations must look far afield to identify growth opportunities. Drawing on Dr Kuhn's ground-breaking research on strategic mindsets conducted at Columbia University, as well as his years of experience helping executives elevate their thinking and reinvent their businesses, Beyond the Mirage sheds light on the fundamental shifts in language, lens and mindset that are needed to cross the chasm from operational management to strategic leadership. Packed with dozens of real-world examples and uplifting leadership portraits, Beyond the Mirage offers generations of leaders a touchstone text that paints a compelling picture of what it means to think and lead strategically, and provides proven principals and tools for escaping the operational trap of today to create the growth of tomorrow