markmon

EIR/Instructor of entrepreneurship, innovation & creative thinking, biz applications of AI @dordtuniversity. Ex @ibm , @microsoft.

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"You do not have to be fearless, just don't let fear stop you" -Charlie Day.

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@m2jr Yes. Most orgs run on invisible knowledge systems: how reality gets turned into reports, who gets believed, what the company remembers, and the rituals where data becomes decisions.

AI is rewiring all four and most leaders are only measuring productivity gains.

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The deception of the internet is the endless optionality of second opinions on your best next step.

So you end up always preparing for it and never actually taking it.

You don't need more information, you just need to digest whatever you've already consumed.

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Not Today folks

Happy Building!

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"There is only one god...Death. And there is only one thing we say to Death — not today." Syrio Forel

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With this dynamism and detachment from any singular school, Arya gains an unpredictability that makes her undefeatable, able to outmaneuver opponents.

Similarly, ambidextrous command of all approaches creates strategists who can consistently outflank the competition.

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The business world today is like the twisty plots in some complex books and movies.

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Leaders similarly need to remain agile - avoiding the trap of overly sticking to one school when another may serve better.

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Critically, Arya doesn't wed herself permanently to any one mask or uniform strategy. She cycles between faces and fighting styles depending on the specificity of her mission.

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By becoming "no one," Arya can objectively assess what face or persona to put on without preconceived biases.

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Stealth, subterfuge, combat, and psychological warfare, becoming extremely versatile. Similarly, strategists need a strong foundation in these perspectives.

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It’s powerful to fluidly practice all the approaches without rigidity to any specific one. Here's why:

Business strategists need to be nameless shapeshifters - able to adapt their strategic perspective to the situation at hand without ego or labels getting in the way.

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Seeking strategic transformation over personal power.
· Takeaway: Flexibility
· Pitfall: Transformation without transition

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Reactive strategist responding to external intelligence.
· Takeaway: Responsiveness
· Pitfall: Reactive rather than proactive

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Building loyal collectivist strategies.
· Takeaway: Alignment through shared goals
· Pitfall: Groupthink

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Perpetually negotiating alliances to strengthen the position.
· Takeaway: Leveraging influence
· Pitfall: Politics overriding purpose

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Strategies emerge out of necessity.
· Takeaway: Agility, adaptation
· Pitfall: Lack of stable direction

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Internal mental strategist.
· Takeaway: Thoughtful strategizing
· Pitfall: Overly individualistic perspective

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A visionary dream for succession.
· Takeaway: Inspiring vision
· Pitfall: Prioritizing vision over practicalities

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Assessing strategic scenarios analytically.
· Takeaway: Situation analysis
· Pitfall: Over-analysis causing paralysis

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Formalizing detailed strategic procedures.
· Takeaway: Disciplined processes
· Pitfall: Rigidity, lack of flexibility

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Conceptualizing grand plans for strategy.
· Takeaway: Conceptual clarity
· Pitfall: Overreliance on untested assumptions

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Having those layered spyglasses makes company strategies work everywhere powerfully. No weak spots or gaps.

Different tools for different jobs. So, what are these views and tools?