The pace at which we work and live has quickened exponentially over the last decade. We operate in a culture of immediacy with endless opportunity available via the computers in our pockets—and there’s a lot of good that has come with it. But there’s also a cost. And we need to be cognizant of the time and attention we give to algorithms, urgencies, and reactivity.

In this article, we share three actions every leader must regularly take to think strategically and become proactive in a reactive world.