--- title: "E002: Why Blending Strategy With Tactics is Crucial for Success | Catapult Groups" description: As a business owner, it’s likely you’ve led your share of strategic planning sessions. Big ideas are generated, exciting plans are made. Yet, something happens along the way that causes a disconnect, and those… image: https://catapultgroups.com/hubfs/E002_Why%20Blending%20Strategy%20With%20Tactics%20is%20Crucial%20for%20Success.jpg --- [Skip Navigation or Skip to Content](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/executive-coaching/blending-strategy-tactics-crucial-success-e002#skipToMain) [![catapult-groups-logo-white](https://catapultgroups.com/hubfs/Imported%20sitepage%20images/catapult-groups-logo-white.png)](https://catapultgroups.com) - [About](https://catapultgroups.com#about) - [Services](https://catapultgroups.com#services) - [Who We Serve](https://catapultgroups.com#whoweServe) - [Contact](https://catapultgroups.com/contact-us) [Apply for Membership](https://catapultgroups.com/grow-your-business-minimize-risk-2) ![E002: Why Blending Strategy With Tactics is Crucial for Success | Catapult Groups](https://catapultgroups.com/hs-fs/hubfs/E002_Why%20Blending%20Strategy%20With%20Tactics%20is%20Crucial%20for%20Success.jpg?height=500&name=E002_Why%20Blending%20Strategy%20With%20Tactics%20is%20Crucial%20for%20Success.jpg) # E002: Why Blending Strategy With Tactics is Crucial for Success Posted By: [Brad Mishlove](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/author/brad-mishlove) 2 Min Read As a business owner, it’s likely you’ve led your share of strategic planning sessions. Big ideas are generated, exciting plans are made. Yet, something happens along the way that causes a disconnect, and those amazing ideas never see the light of day. In this episode of the Catapult Business Growth podcast, Brad Mishlove, founder & CEO of Catapult Groups, talks about the great divide between strategy and tactics. If you’ve ever been frustrated by the fact that your strategic plans never seem to come to fruition, this episode is for you. We discuss what causes the gap between strategy and implementation, how fixing it is not a linear process for most businesses, and how to integrate your team into the planning process for better results. After listening to this episode, you’ll have a better idea of how much time to devote to strategy versus execution and what the story of a blind football player can teach us all about working together as a cohesive team. ## Questions we ask Brad: - What steps can a business owner take to repair the disconnect between strategy and execution? - What role does communication play in making sure a team is onboard with the company vision and knowing what’s expected of them? - What steps should a business owner take after creating a strategic plan to make sure it doesn’t sit on a shelf? ## What you’ll learn: - How to close the gap between strategy and execution - Why team input is crucial to generating a strategy that *can* be executed - What Apple’s latest iPhone launch teaches us about brilliant execution - How executives can improve their communication for better results - The one thing you can do if you’re having trouble blending strategy with execution ## Links to things we talked about and get in touch with Brad: - - [The story of the blind football player at USC](https://www.nytimes.com/2017/09/03/sports/ncaafootball/jake-olson-blind-snapper-usc.html?mcubz=0) - Connect with [Brad on LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmishlove/) - Follow [Catapult Groups on Twitter](https://twitter.com/catapultgroups) - Connect with [Catapult Groups on Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/catapultgroupsllc)   Did you like this conversation? We’d love for you to leave us a [review on iTunes. ](https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/catapult-business-growth/id1292052716?mt=2) - Want to read this episode? [View the transcript here.](https://catapultgroups.com/transcripte002-why-blending-strategy-with-tactics-is-crucial-for-success/) ## Recommended For You [![\[Transcript\]E002: Why Blending Strategy With Tactics is Crucial for Success | Catapult Groups](https://catapultgroups.com/hubfs/Transcript%20E002_%20Why%20Blending%20Strategy%20With%20Tactics%20is%20Crucial%20for%20Success.jpg)](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/business-growth/transcripte002-why-blending-strategy-with-tactics-is-crucial-for-success) 18 Min Read ### \[Transcript\]E002: Why Blending Strategy With Tactics is Crucial for Success Speaker 1: Welcome to the Catapult Business Growth Podcast. If you are a CEO with revenue exceeding seven figures, and you’re looking for ways to catapult your business, then this ... [Read More](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/business-growth/transcripte002-why-blending-strategy-with-tactics-is-crucial-for-success) Posted By: [Brad Mishlove](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/author/brad-mishlove) [![5 Strategies CEOs Forget While Planning Business Growth | Catapult Groups](https://catapultgroups.com/hubfs/5%20Strategies%20CEOs%20Forget%20While%20Planning%20Business%20Growth.jpg)](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/ceo-pain-points/strategies-ceos-forget-while-planning-business-growth) 4 Min Read ### 5 Strategies CEOs Forget While Planning Business Growth If you’ve seen moderate growth for your business during the past year, will you be planning business growth the same way you did before? An incremental rise in sales and market ... [Read More](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/ceo-pain-points/strategies-ceos-forget-while-planning-business-growth) Posted By: [Brad Mishlove](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/author/brad-mishlove) [![\[Transcript\]E003: Stop Managing and Start Leading | Catapult Groups](https://catapultgroups.com/hubfs/Transcript%20E003_Stop%20Managing%20and%20Start%20Leading.jpg)](https://catapultgroups.com/blog/leadership-skills/transcripte003-stop-managing-and-start-leading) 15 Min Read ### \[Transcript\]E003: Stop Managing and Start Leading Nina Radetich: Welcome to the Catapult Business Growth podcast. If you are a CEO with revenue exceeding seven figures, and you’re looking for ways to catapult your business, then ... 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