Competent Leadership, Cohesive Teams
Sun Tzu on what happens when leaders don’t know the work This morning I read this from Sun Tzu’s The Art of War: “If one ignorant of military matters is sent to participate in the administration of the army, then in every movement, there will be disagreement and mutual frustration, and the entire army will […]
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 […]
Read This: Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster
If you’ve got a big idea and you can’t quite figure out how to make it land with the people you’re talking to, Find Your Red Thread by Tamsen Webster is the book I’d put in your hands. The Red Thread is Webster’s name for the underlying message or theme that runs through your idea, […]
Read This: Book Yourself Solid
What book have I given away or recommended more than any other? I’m not 100% sure, but Michael Port’s Book Yourself Solid has to be in the running. It’s a practical, systematic guide for small business owners who want to develop marketing and sales that actually work. It’s also the book that turned me into […]