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There's no such thing as a "good" or "bad" strategy

Oct 18

Lawfare's limits, value, and future

Oct 11

Successful strategic communications in an age of distraction

Oct 4

Recently in Washington, I had a chance to visit the Smithsonian Air & Space Museum. Most displays give off an early-90s vibe, which few notice. The sho…

Sep 27

The crucial second step on the road to creative strategic thinking

Sep 20

Meet Mark Ellison. He’s a carpenter, the best in New York City. When a billionaire or a celebrity (like David Bowie or Robin Williams) wants woodwork, …

Sep 13

Why every sufficiently advanced strategy is indistinguishable from magic

Sep 6

The moment you know the strategy failed

Aug 30

When (and how) dissent is due

Aug 23

When we should just let them go

Aug 16

A pledge, a commitment, and a way of thinking about a strategist's value

Aug 9

Life-and-death decisions are always hard

Aug 2

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