When we leave a job, many of us just head for the exit – fast. Others think about their legacy. They want to leave under circumstances that cement that legacy and leave a good impression behind. CEO’s, founders, presidents, and kings and queens fall under the latter category. Cleopatra offers a classic example of what […]

Politics is often performance. There is a certain kind of politician, often a commander or king or tyrant or just a kingpin, who uses an entrance as a way of magnifying power. For such a leader an entrance is a come-on. It is a way of persuading or even tricking people into thinking that you […]

Thanks, everyone, for your continued enthusiasm about my podcast, Antiquitas. I hope you enjoyed the third and final episode of my three-part series on “How to Win A War,” this one on Clausewitz, the most important military thinker of modern times. Now, let’s turn back to antiquity. Last time, in the first of four posts, […]

Thanks, everyone, for your continued enthusiasm about my podcast, Antiquitas. I hope you enjoyed the second episode of my three-part series on “How to Win A War,” this one on Sun Tzu, the great ancient Chinese military philosopher. Now, let’s turn back westward, this time, to the northeast corner of Africa. When we think of […]

I’m delighted to announce, first, the return of my podcast, ANTIQUITAS: Leaders and Legends of the Ancient World. The first episode of the new season, “How to Win a War,” was uploaded on Thursday, June 1. Thanks, everyone for making the launch such a success: the listener response has been great. If you haven’t heard […]

In my previous article, I shared ten valuable teachings for students drawn from the wisdom of Sun Tzu and his seminal work, The Art of War. Now, let's equip speakers with the knowledge of this ancient tactician. For this week's installment, we're delving into tactics guaranteed to enhance your presentation skills and make your public […]