Welcome to Musings—
A space where we cut through the noise and get to the heart of effective leadership and strategy execution. Here, we share hard-earned insights, practical frameworks, and candid reflections to help you navigate the complexities of leading teams and driving change.
Each post is designed to be a quick, impactful read—something you can digest between meetings and apply immediately. Whether you're refining your leadership approach, tackling execution challenges, or seeking to foster a more cohesive team, you'll find valuable takeaways here.
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The Empire That Couldn’t Execute: All-Time Strategy Trap Fail #1
In 1775, British Empire was the mightiest force on earth.
Its navy ruled the seas. Its army was professional, disciplined, and well-equipped. Across the Atlantic stood a loose collection of farmers and merchants. No standing army. Little money. Fewer weapons.
From London’s perspective, the outcome seemed inevitable.
Yet six years later, Britain surrendered at Yorktown.
When Everyone Was Right, and the Company Still Lost: All-Time Strategy Trap Fail #4
In 2007, Nokia controlled more than 40 percent of the global mobile phone market. Their devices were everywhere. They were profitable, admired, and dominant.
But just six years later, Nokia sold its entire phone business to Microsoft for a fraction of its former value.
What makes Nokia’s collapse so painful is this: they saw the future coming.
From “AAAGH!” to Amazing: The Power of Committed Execution
Inside organizations, we get excited about clever concepts and breakthrough plans. But even brilliant strategy—without full commitment—can fall flat. A great idea, half-executed, just looks dumb. Or worse, confusing.
Strategy isn’t self-fulfilling. It needs people to bring it to life with clarity, precision, and energy. Everyone playing their part. Everyone on tempo. Everyone believing it’s worth doing right.