In this edition we explore the work of Global Strategist Sophie Krantz on a strategy for leaders seeking to act beyond local surroundings without the strain of global expansion. The episode highlights Maido, a Lima, Peru, restaurant rated the world’s best in 2025 by The World’s 50 Best Restaurants, as proof that you can achieve world-class standing - and draw the world to you - from a single location.

Maido employs a strategy of Local Immersion (anchored in Peruvian ingredients and local ethos) alongside Global Leverage. Its Nikkei cuisine, cross-border networks, and participation in international dialogue allow the team to learn from and contribute to top culinary professionals globally, reinforcing its reputation without replicating itself elsewhere.

Maido proves that a global mindset is sufficient for success, commanding global influence even without a global footprint. The lesson for leaders is to choose ambition (measuring against world-class benchmarks) and agency (designing on your terms) to create something distinctive that the world actively seeks out. Ultimately, Maido demonstrates that staying rooted does not mean staying small.

Read the article here:

https://www.sophiekrantz.com/p/world-class-without-global-expansion

This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.sophiekrantz.com