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Strategic Thinking
In this excerpt from her new book, Jennifer Shahade argues that the smartest move in life, as in chess, is sometimes a sideways one.
Your real competitive edge isn’t how smart you are — it’s how quickly you can reinvent yourself when the rules change.
The great investor instinctively knew that humans are much smarter than computers in volatile environments. So he bet on common sense.
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In this excerpt from "Strange Stability," Benjamin Wilson explores how the concept of "deterrence" went from explaining criminal behavior to becoming a nuclear strategy.
In “Warhead,” neuroscientist and national security adviser Nicholas Wright explains how the brain navigates warfare and why it is our ultimate weapon (and instrument for peace).
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Game theory, originating in economics, is the science of strategic thinking applicable to various fields, including biology and diplomacy, and is crucial for decision-making in all aspects of business, according to game theorist Kevin Zollman.
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Ian Bremmer advocates for strategic thinking in a rapidly changing world by broadening perspectives, engaging with diverse viewpoints, and understanding root causes, while also stressing the need for personal authenticity and connection to effectively tackle global challenges.
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Economist Larry Summers suggests that instead of judging decisions by their outcomes, we should evaluate them based on the rational process used to develop strategies, considering all relevant costs, benefits, and consequences.
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Strategic thinking, as defined by Michael Watkins, involves critically and creatively envisioning potential futures beyond the current situation, and he outlines six specific disciplines to intentionally cultivate this mindset.
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Suzy Welch argues that the persistent narrative separating management from leadership overlooks their essential intersection, with effective leaders mastering both inspiring vision and detailed execution, a blend she terms “lanaging.”
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“If you ask a computer, it will say, most of the time you want to either be raising or folding, right? You want to take an aggressive action or quit. I think this is a great metaphor for lots of things in real life, too.”
Fund manager and writer John Candeto is on a mission to decode the hidden patterns that drive extraordinary outcomes.
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When organizations focus on finding new markets, the returns can be spectacular — as a case study from Australia perfectly illustrates.
The outrageously accomplished magician-inventor-author chats to Big Think about fear, multitasking, and successful work-life reinvention.
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"You need to embrace these systems and try out what's going on because if you don't understand it, you really can't hope to help your organization adapt and stay in front of this momentous, world-changing technology."
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Barry Ritholtz — market commentator, founder of Ritholtz Wealth Management, and podcast host — shares what really trips investors up.
Honing your skills as a strategic thinker does more than solve problems as they appear; it can be a fast track to the top.
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"The truth is that the skills that go into both motivation and manipulation are almost the same skills. The same level of persuasion, the same level of influence, the same level of charisma and dynamic creative thinking drives us to both be manipulated and be motivated."
Effective leadership requires long-term strategy — not tactical reactions.
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“I'm often asked: “Are great strategic thinkers born, or are they made?” And my answer is always yes. Like so many human capabilities, it’s a mixture of nature, nurture and experience.”
Late bloomers often find their moment of transformation when life throws them a curveball.
It's hard to know what other people know. But it's not impossible.
By unlearning old leadership mindsets, cultures, and assumptions we can move from Industrial Age thinking to Intelligence Age thinking.
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