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The Leaders in Strategy Podcast

The Leaders in Strategy Podcast

Written by: Mike Harris
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Welcome to The Leaders In Strategy Podcast, the ultimate podcast for anyone passionate about Business Strategy, Leadership, and Business Growth. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur or a seasoned executive, our podcast delivers actionable insights, expert interviews, and real-life case studies to help you drive your business forward. Tune in to explore advanced strategic planning, innovative leadership techniques, team dynamics, and effective growth strategies. Our episodes break down complex concepts into practical advice, empowering you to become a visionary leader and achieve sustainable business success. New episodes drop weekly, providing fresh content to inspire and inform your journey. Join our community of business trailblazers and subscribe today—don’t just aim to compete, aim to lead and grow! The Leaders in Strategy Podcast is brought to you by Strategus Consulting, a management consultancy that works with organisations and individuals to achieve their ambitions by focusing on their strategic plans and providing leadership, guidance & support. Our host, Mike Harris, has had a remarkable career spanning over four decades, including 15 years at board level and a 6-year tenure as Managing Director of a leading national engineering business, He brings unparalleled expertise, with proven success in leadership, strategy, business planning, project management, and business development. Mike is the founder & lead consultant at Strategus Consulting. #strategy #business #businessgrowth #businessstrategy #leadership ##strategicplanning #Entrepreneur #CoachingCopyright 2024 All rights reserved. Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Art of Timing: When to Act, When to Wait and How to Build Advantage - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 7

    The Art of Timing: When to Act, When to Wait and How to Build Advantage - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 7
    Aug 4 2026

    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.

    Join our Patreon Community for exclusive content, downloadable resources, business planning tools, and access to our growing Leaders in Strategy community: https://patreon.com/c/leadersinstrategypodcast

    Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on business strategy, leadership, and scaling your business.

    Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

    To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

    Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775/

    #BusinessStrategy #SunTzu #Leadership #ArtOfWar #Management #BusinessGrowth #Entrepreneurship #StrategicThinking #LeadershipDevelopment
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    7 mins
  • Is Sun Tzu Still Relevant Today? - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 6

    Is Sun Tzu Still Relevant Today? - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 6
    Jul 30 2026

    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.

    Join our Patreon Community for exclusive content, downloadable resources, business planning tools and access to our growing Leaders in Strategy community: https://patreon.com/c/leadersinstrategypodcast

    Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on business strategy, leadership, and scaling your business.

    Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies.

    To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

    Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775/

    #SunTzu #TheArtOfWar #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #MarketPositioning #StrategicThinking #GrowthStrategy #LeadershipDevelopment #ModernLeadership #StrategicThinking #Management #BusinessPodcast #DecisionMaking
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    7 mins
  • Stuck in Price Wars? You're Playing the Wrong Game - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 5

    Stuck in Price Wars? You're Playing the Wrong Game - Sun Tzu's Art Of ... Business Part 5
    Jul 21 2026

    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?

    Join our Patreon Community for exclusive content, downloadable resources, business planning tools and access to our growing Leaders in Strategy community: https://patreon.com/c/leadersinstrategypodcast

    Like, comment, and subscribe for more expert advice on business strategy, leadership, and scaling your business.

    Want to learn how to produce a winning business strategy and profitably grow your business? I teach, coach and mentor Directors, Leaders and Managers on how to run successful companies. To learn more, please visit my website at https://www.strategusconsulting.co.uk/.

    Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-harris-095b4775/

    #SunTzu #TheArtOfWar #BusinessStrategy #Leadership #Entrepreneurship #MarketPositioning #StrategicThinking #GrowthStrategy #BusinessGrowth
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    7 mins
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