Quotes About Strategy

Exploring how you could make a bad situation worse can sometimes tell you what not to do.

But I'd say that probably 70 percent of the bunkering is more to give you an idea of the direction that you want to go or to save your ball from going into worse places.

One of the primary reasons why the human brain has evolved to look so far into the future is so that we can take actions in the present that will bring us to a better future rather than a worse one.

Blunders are an inescapable feature of war, because choice in military affairs lies generally between the bad and the worse.

Obama is not only obstructing budget reform; it's almost as if he is trying to make matters worse.

I bring out the worst in my enemies and that's how I get them to defeat themselves.

As an entrepreneur and public company CEO, I've dealt with dozens of rollouts, and when unveiling a new product, the operating approach should be, 'Hope for the best but prepare for the worst.'

I hear people saying 'the way the game should be played'. Rubbish. That's the worst saying in football. You win the game, then worry about the way it should be played.

The worst mistake you can make is underrating your enemy. Assuming that they're evil - I think it's a terrible thing to do.

I think that's what's thrilling about leadership - when you're holding onto literally the worst possible hand on the planet and you know you're still going to win. How are you still going to win? Because that's when the character of the company really comes out.

In a period of economic downturn, the overwhelming instinct is to pare back, cut costs, and lay off. If you do that, do so with your strategy in mind. The worst mistake is to cut across the board. Instead, reconnect and recommit to a clear strategy that will distinguish yourself from others.

I will negotiate with my worst enemy.

Republicans use think tanks to come up with a lot of their messages. The think tanks are the single worst, most undisciplined example of communication I've ever seen.

The worst thing that you can do in terms of bringing a product up to the market is to be two days after someone else has brought a similar product to the international market-It's dead.

Many agree that the worst thing that could ever happen is if Russia and China get closer.

If the crisis lasts moments, rapid action is critical. But if it's simply the beginning of a broader issue, especially one where the root cause isn't known yet, the worst thing a leader can do is act immediately.

It wouldn't be the worst thing if you don't play that well but take points.

Setting points targets is sometimes the worst thing you can do - it puts pressure on.

If the risk is fully aligned with your purpose and mission, then it's worth considering.

Meekness: Uncommon patience in planning a revenge that is worth while.

It is a fine game to play - the game of politics - and it is well worth waiting for a good hand before really plunging.

Look at music for what it's worth around the world and not just America. In other countries, people are still buying CDs and going to record stores. But in America, it's all about digital. The game is breaking down. But, look at me, you need to know how to play the game the right way.

Well, you know, any defense force worth its salt has to be able to deal with uncertainty, has to be able to deal with events that we may not have planned for.

When it comes to marketing, creative resources are often worth far more than dollars.