Decision-Making from the Battlefield
Sun Tzu on why distant decisions miss This morning I was reading The Art of War and came across this: “No evil is greater than commands of the sovereign from the court.” Sun Tzu warns against leaders making decisions far removed from the realities of the battlefield. For small business owners, the lesson is direct: […]
Winning Sustainably
Sun Tzu on taking it all intact This morning, reading The Art of War, I came across this: “Your aim must be to take All-under-Heaven intact.” Simple but profound. Sun Tzu is saying that the ultimate victory isn’t destruction. It’s achieving success while preserving the resources, relationships, and value you aim to grow. Picture a […]