Is Sun Tzu’s The Art of War still relevant for modern business leaders, or is it completely out of touch with today's collaborative work culture?

In this impromptu episode of our Sun Tzu and The Art of War mini-series, we address a critical piece of viewer feedback: why ancient battle strategies often fail to connect in modern boardrooms. We dive into the branding problem surrounding warlike leadership language, the core structural differences between war (value destruction) and business (value creation), and why taking Sun Tzu literally instead of philosophically is holding leaders back.

Discover how to strip away outdated metaphors and reframe ancient strategic thinking for high-stakes decision-making under uncertainty.

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What if the smartest strategy in business is not to compete directly at all?

In this episode of our Sun Tzu: The Art of War mini-series, we dive into one of history’s most famous strategic principles: "Winning Without Fighting."

Discover how to change the rules of the game so you no longer have to fight on standard terms. Learn how to move away from price wars and long sales cycles using three powerful business levers: Differentiation, Repositioning, and Partnerships, along with our actionable Strategic Moves Matrix.

QUESTION FOR THE COMMENTS: Which of the three levers (Differentiation, Repositioning, or Partnerships) does your business need to focus on right now?

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Are you failing because you’re not doing enough or because you’re doing too much?

Welcome back to our mini-series Sun Tzu and The Art of War. In this episode, Mike dives deep into one of the most destructive traps in modern business... Strategic Overload.

By translating Sun Tzu’s ancient military wisdom on the "cost of prolonged conflict" into a practical toolkit, Mike explains why true strategic discipline isn't about doing more, but about having the courage to do less. Learn how to stop diluting your impact, identify your true priorities, and master the art of strategic subtraction.

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I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775/