Small Town Strategy Workbook

Small Town Strategy Workbook: Exercises, Tools, and Templates for Rural Leadership

Putting Strategy Into Action—One Step at a Time

Reading creates insight.

Doing creates change.

The Small Town Strategy Workbook is the hands-on companion to Small Town Strategy: A Leadership Playbook for Rural Communities. It is designed for leaders who don’t just want to understand strategy—but want to apply it in real time.

This workbook turns reflection into action, helping you move from big-picture thinking to practical steps you can use in your organization, coalition, or community work.

Built for the realities of small towns, this workbook meets you where you are—with guided prompts, planning tools, and space to think clearly without overwhelm.

Inside the workbook, you’ll find:

• Guided reflection questions tied to key themes in the book
• Practical planning exercises for real-world leadership challenges
• Space to map partnerships, priorities, and next steps
• Tools designed for clarity, focus, and sustainability

Whether you’re leading a nonprofit, coordinating a community initiative, serving in local government, or supporting change behind the scenes, this workbook helps you slow down, think strategically, and move forward with intention.

Product Details:

Format: Hardcopy

Pages: 40

Use: Personal or organizational planning

Note: This workbook pairs best with the Small Town Strategy book and can be used individually or with a team.

Why this workbook matters:

Strategy doesn’t live on the page—it lives in the choices leaders make every day. The Small Town Strategy Workbook gives you a place to think, plan, and act with purpose—so your leadership is not just busy, but effective.