Nathan, I think confidence and trusting your intuition are traits that strategic thinkers typically possess. I also agree with you that really understanding the business you are in and taking time to continually learn more about the internal and external environment are essential to effective strategic thinking. However, I have seen many highly committed young leaders that have become very effective strategic thinkers because they committed themselves to doing these little things continually that provided the foundation for their strategic thinking. So although I agree experience helps broaden and deepen our strategic thinking, I think some develop this capacity quicker then others because they commit themselves to spend the time necessary. Dr. Blake Faulkner