In Part 9 of "Sun Tzu and the Art of Business," we tackle the 10 most frequently asked questions from business leaders about applying Sun Tzu's ancient strategic wisdom to modern business challenges.

Today, you'll discover why business strategy today isn't about fighting harder (it's about positioning better), managing information ethically, building strategic leverage, and mastering executive psychology.

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In this episode of the Leaders in Strategy podcast, Mike and his group of guest experts unpack the defining operational, economic, and technological challenges facing business leaders in 2026.

From mastering AI implementation to protecting cash flow and targeting profitable Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs), we 're having a practical discussion that provides actionable frameworks to convert market disruption into sustainable competitive advantage.

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Scaling a business requires a clear balance of strategic vision, optimised operations, and practical execution.

This week we're taking a break from Sun Tzu & in the latest episode we round-up some of the top tips from Season four.

Our industry experts share their best actionable advice on marketing alignment, customer journey mapping, technical SEO, leadership models, and integrating AI into modern operations.

Which area did you find most useful?

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In this episode of our Sun Tzu & The Art of War mini-series, we dive into the internal game of strategy, looking at composure, ego, fear, and decision-making under pressure.

Have you ever realised that great strategies rarely fail on paper, but they fail in practice when emotions take over? Today we are learning how to stop ego and fear from distorting your business decisions, discover why clear thinking under pressure is your ultimate competitive advantage, and get a practical 4-step framework to protect your clarity when the stakes are high.

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Execution means nothing without good timing.

In this installment of our Sun Tzu series, we analyse how ancient military principles apply to modern business operations, specifically around knowing when to launch an initiative, when to hold back, and how to build momentum in uncertain conditions.

If you have ever launched a product too early or hesitated on a decision until the opportunity passed, this guide provides a practical framework to evaluate organisational readiness and read market signals effectively.

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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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