Storytellers Of Strategy Pillows

"Oh, you don't need to fight them—you just need to convince the pitchfork people that the torch people want to take away their pitchforks."

'You think I'm crazy; I think you're crazy...finally some common ground!'

A Hole in the Dike

"I remember when the death of the hero meant the end of the sequels. Now it marks the beginning of the prequels."

"Brilliant report, I can't tell where the facts and the fiction begins"

"Based on the feedback from advisers whom I haven't beheaded, all of my ideas are great."

"What's wrong with swallowing up other companies?"

'I want to discuss communication clarity.'

Shaped Much Different: Vietnam and Afghanistan.

"Skip the funny voices tonight—O.K., Dad?"

Two plans - one long-term and one short-term.

"World War III? Hmm. O.K., but, remember, nobody gets hurt."

"We need to rethink our strategy of hoping the Internet will just go away."

'A good leader can lead them to water, but a great leader can also make them drink.'

The Costs Of Doing War.

'Well, that's simplified the mission statement.'

News of the Day - Savings Bank.

"He's really excited about this new proposal to let staff take over services."

Cat reading Rommel biography.

"At last they paid off their sub-prime fairy-tale and lived happily ever after."

'No. No. Don't bomb them now. Wait until morning, when the birds are singing and the air is alive with a sense of possibility.'

Suggestions/Terms and Conditions

"I'm new at this - how long did it take you to get things under control?"

The Sinking of the Moskva

"Call it wishful thinking, but I don't think this peace will last. . . ."

"Our market research predicts this product mascot will be irresistible to both men and women..."

'Thank you colonel we'll keep your strategy in mind.'

Hopeful Liberty

The Future

Battering ram is a giant key to unlock castle doors.