Achieving Growth in Volatile and Uncertain Times

Business Lessons from the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece (431-404 BC) Chapter 3: Innovative Tactics at Syracuse

Strategic clarity is critical for success—but don’t overlook tactics.

They are meant to deal with the demands of the moment. They encompass both planned and real-time adaptations that help you respond to evolving conditions and achieve milestones along the way.

Business Lessons from the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece (431-404BC) - The Aftermath: The Defeat of Sparta. Chapter 2: Know the Strategic Weakness of Your Competitor, and Exploit It (Part 2)

In this section, we return to the critical theme of strategy: the power of identifying and exploiting a competitor’s hidden weakness. Even Sparta—renowned for its unmatched military discipline and battlefield prowess—had a fatal soft spot.

Business Lessons from the Peloponnesian War in Ancient Greece (431-404 BC) - The Fall of Athens. Chapter 1: Know the Strategic Weakness of Your Competitor, and Exploit It (Part 1)

Winston Churchill was once asked: “How can I learn about leadership?” His reply was simple yet profound: “Read history.” I couldn’t agree more. History offers timeless lessons, often forged in moments of crisis, that remain relevant for leaders today. One of the richest examples is the epic conflict between Athens and Sparta nearly 2,500 years ago—a struggle that reshaped the ancient world.

"How the World Really Works" by Prof. Vaclav Smil

This book provides a provocative analysis, and a much needed reality check on what makes the world go round. It's not what you might think...