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The 7S of Leadership
Aligning What Drives Your Performance
Ikechukwu Okoh
September 15, 2025
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When you find it challenging to move forward as a leader, the issue is rarely your vision.
You already know where you’re headed.
The real problem is misalignment.
Your strategy pulls one way, while your systems fall behind.
Your team may not entirely share your values.
That’s why the McKinsey 7S Framework is so effective.
It reminds you that leadership success comes from aligning the seven areas, not just strategy or skills.
If you’re not aligning your inner 7S, you’ll always struggle to expand your influence.
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Strategy Deep Dive: The 7S of leadership
Although the 7S Model was designed for organisations, it’s equally effective for your leadership style.
This is how you can apply it:
Strategy → What’s your leadership roadmap?
Structure → How do you manage your time, team, and decision-making?
Systems → What habits and tools help you stay consistent?
Style → How do you present yourself? Are you commanding, coaching, or collaborative?
Staff → Who do you surround yourself with? Your team influences your performance.
Skills → What are your strengths, and what skills do you need to improve?
Shared Values → What principles guide you under pressure?
When all these elements align, your leadership feels clear, confident, and sustainable.
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When I first started leading, my structure and systems were lacking.
I had the vision, but no regular rhythms to support it.
That’s why burnout was always nipping at my heels.
As time went on, I developed content calendars, meeting rhythms, and accountability systems that gave my strategy some stability.
Now I’ve learned, and I want you to know:
Your vision will only go as far as your alignment can take it.
What to do this week:
Assess yourself across the 7S.
Select two areas to focus on improving.
Share your audit with someone you trust.
If this edition resonates with you, forward it to another leader.
Better yet, please share it with your team and have the conversation together.
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