Launch Squad FAQ
EBook Launch: Tuesday, March 18th!
It’s time!!! After years of developing the No-BS OKRs methodology and writing and producing this book, "You Are A Strategist" is ready to make its way into the world.
This guide will help coordinate this amazing community of early readers, reviewers, and supporters to create maximum impact on launch day. Your help in amplifying this message means everything — not just for sales numbers, but for reaching the people who most need these tools to unlock their strategic thinking and make the impact they're capable of.
Question: “How can I help?”
Answer: However you are most comfortable!
Your support means the world to me, and I'm incredibly grateful to have you here as "You Are A Strategist" makes its debut.
The most powerful way to help this book reach the people who need it most is through authentic word-of-mouth from trusted voices like yours. Every share, review, and recommendation helps put these strategic frameworks into the hands of analytical thinkers, unconventional leaders, and square pegs everywhere who are ready to translate their vision into action.
Here's how you can help amplify this phase of the launch:
Purchase a copy on launch day to help boost algorithm visibility
Post your honest review on Amazon, Goodreads, and other platforms
Email your network if you have a list or colleagues who would benefit
Share on social media using the provided sample posts (or, find links to my posts for easy sharing)
Recommend the book directly to colleagues you know who may find value in these tools
Get the word out to your favorite podcasters, bloggers, and content creators!
A little more on that last point — if you listen to a podcast or are a fan of a blogger or content creator who you think might be a good fit for helping get the word out, look for a chance to mention the book to them (or let me know who you think I should reach out to). We’re doing active media, influencer, and content creator outreach to help get the word out and I would love to hear your ideas!
If you have questions, or think of anything I haven’t, please drop me a note. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Q: “Do pre-orders help boost the book’s ‘bestseller’ chances?”
A: Not on Amazon!
Amazon changed their algorithm, so book sales on launch day — Tuesday, March 18th — will be the most helpful to help the eBook perform as highly as possible in its categories. If you miss launch day, purchase help anytime!
Q: “When will the print books be available?”
A: Soon, but we don’t have a print date yet.
We have nearly final files for the print editions, but we still have to wait for print preview copies, so it’ll be awhile yet — if you’re on the launch list, I’ll keep you posted on when to expect the print release, and then audiobook is also in the works!
Q: “Do you have a media kit with more information about you and the book?”
A: Yes! You can see it here.
Q: “Can you give me a quick description of the book?”
A: Yes!
"You Are A Strategist" transforms complex strategic planning into a clear, practical approach for anyone who sees how things could be better but struggles to make change happen. This pragmatic book reveals how you can translate your unique vision into measurable impact—regardless of your title or thinking style—through her Connected Strategic Framework and No-BS Objectives and Key Results methodology. Whether you're leading a team or working to create change from any seat in an organization, you'll learn how to create clear expectations, build meaningful alignment, and achieve real results without getting lost in workplace politics or endless discussion. This isn't another theoretical strategy book but a step-by-step guide that works for everyone, especially those who process information differently or feel like square pegs in traditional business environments. Your ability to see what others miss isn't a liability—it's your strategic advantage, and this book gives you the tools to bring your big ideas to life.
You can also see the book’s product description, the back cover blurb, and my author bio here, in the press kit.
Purchase a copy on launch day!
Many of us are avoiding The Bad Place these days, but your purchase via Amazon.com on launch day helps boost the odds of my book achieving a Top New Release and/or ranking in key categories that will boost the book’s visibility. If you’re not an Amazon shopper, I’m adding other channels for purchase as fast as the uploads are approved — and some of them also have rankings by category.
Here are direct links to order via your eBook provider of choice:
Coming soon:
Apple Books
Google Play Books
Barnes & Noble Nook
Post your honest review on your favorite review sites
Reviews are one of the most important factors in a book’s success. Your authentic feedback not only helps potential readers decide if this book is right for them, but also significantly boosts visibility on bookseller platforms through their recommendation algorithms. The most helpful reviews share specific insights about how the book's frameworks help you, what resonated most strongly, or who you think would benefit from the book content. Even a brief, genuine review makes a tremendous difference.
Below you'll find direct links to the major review platforms — please let me know if there is another one I should add to this list!
Email your network
Do you have an email list or newsletter with subscribers who may be interested in You Are a Strategist? Your email newsletter mention could make a huge impact on the book’s launch. Want me to answer an interview question or two to tailor the mention to your audience? Send them to me and I’ll get you answers ASAP. Otherwise, here’s a quick example mention that you could build on if you are willing!
Example Newsletter Copy
I am excited to share with you a friend’s new book that just dropped! It’s an incredibly valuable resource for anyone who struggles with strategic planning or goal setting in their work — and, for people who struggle with their careers because of introversion, an analytical nature, neurodivergence, shyness, or anything else that leads to them feeling like “square pegs” in the workplace.
Sara Lobkovich's new book "You Are A Strategist" offers practical frameworks for translating vision into action—with a refreshingly straightforward approach that works for everyone, not just traditional business thinkers. If you've ever felt frustrated trying to communicate your ideas or translate your vision into a form other people can get behind to achieve meaningful change, her No-BS OKRs method and one-page Connected Strategic Framework provide the clarity and structure needed to make your strategic vision a reality.
I found it especially helpful for [ brief personalized note about what resonated with you ].
Available now on Amazon [ https://amzn.to/4bVZyfD ], Kobo [ https://findrc.co/koboyaas ], and wherever else you buy eBooks!
Social media amplification
On launch day, I’ll share the links to my own social media posts here so you can easily share them!
Or, you can refer to the following to write your own.
Here are a few different options for draft social media updates you can adapt to help share the word about the book launch, using hashtags (on platforms that use hashtags) like:
#BookLaunch
#BookRecommendations
#BookRecommendation
#NewBook
#BookTok (on TikTok)
#Bookstagram (on Instagram)
#Book Threads / #BookThreads (on Threads)
#Booksky and the emoji 💙📚 (on Bluesky)
And either:
A link to the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/4bVZyfD
A link to the book’s home page: https://youareastrategist.com
Or, on platforms that penalize reach if links are added, you can spell out: “Find more info at you are a strategist dot com”
Example social media posts:
For Leaders:
Leaders! @SaraLobkovich's "You Are A Strategist" just launched—and it's transformative for team alignment. Her Connected Strategic Framework and No-BS OKRs create clarity without complexity, helping you harness your team's diverse thinking styles and perspectives. #LeadershipDevelopmentFor OKR Experts:
OKR practitioners—@SaraLobkovich's "You Are A Strategist" offers a fresh perspective we need. Her No-BS OKRs approach integrates behavior change science with strategic planning to drive real implementation success, not just documentation exercises. #OKRs #GoalSettingFor Solopreneurs and Business Operators:
Just picked up @SaraLobkovich's "You Are A Strategist" and it's a game-changer for business owner operators! Her one-page Connected Strategic Framework cuts through the noise and gives us the same strategic clarity big companies pay consultants thousands for. Finally, a practical approach to goal-setting that moves at the pace of my business. #SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur
For Strategists:
Strategists are always talking about insights, but often struggle to quantify our impact. @SaraLobkovich's "You Are A Strategist" bridges this gap brilliantly. Her approach helps transforms big-picture thinking into clear measures we aspire to achieve in No-BS OKRs—proving our strategic value beyond smart theories and potential-filled ideas. The book teaches how to turn our unique perspective into evidence of impact — not just slides. A must-read for anyone who wants their strategic thinking to drive tangible results. #StrategicThinking #StrategicPlanning
For Business Coaches:
Coaches! Add @SaraLobkovich's new eBook "You Are A Strategist" to your client resource list. Her No-BS OKRs methodology combines strategic clarity and efficient goal setting practices with a focus on behavior change, so clients learn some basic practices (that you’ll recognize from the Transtheoretical Model of Change) to help make sure they stay focused on goal achievement, not just goal creation. The frameworks are accessible enough for beginners yet sophisticated enough for executives. A must-have for helping clients translate vision into measurable results! #BusinessCoach #CoachingTools
For Neurodivergent Audiences:
I'm excited about @SaraLobkovich's new book "You Are A Strategist"! Finally a way to create clear expectations for myself in any workplace — no matter how fast-moving or chaotic. This is a business book written by us, for us. Her No-BS OKRs framework helps translate our pattern recognition and linky-brain insights into results—without masking. #ADHD #AuDHD #ActuallyAutistic #Neurodivergent #AtWorkFor Career Development Seekers:
I’m excited to share this new book launch by @SaraLobkovich: "You Are A Strategist: Use No-BS OKRs to Get Big Things Done.” It’s a great read for anyone who thinks differently and struggles to get their ideas implemented! Her No-BS approach to strategic planning actually works — even for those of us who don’t come from conventional business backgrounds. Grab it now! #CareerDevelopment
Recommend the book to your colleagues
Personal recommendations remain the most powerful way to help others discover valuable resources. If you know someone who would benefit from these frameworks—whether they're struggling to communicate their strategic vision, feeling unheard in their organization, or leading a team with diverse thinking styles—please consider making a direct recommendation. A simple message sharing what specifically resonated with you about the book and why you think it might help them can make all the difference!
If you aren’t sure who to recommend to, consider if you may have:
Change-oriented leaders who are driving innovation and transformation
Human resources professionals looking to support diverse thinking styles and improve goal setting
Strategy professionals seeking fresh frameworks that bridge vision and implementation, or
OKR practitioners wanting to evolve beyond documentation to real behavior change
in your network or company.
Remember that the people who need these tools most might not realize they're strategists yet. Your recommendation could be the nudge they need to unlock their strategic capabilities and make the impact they're capable of.
