Power Shifts

In every campaign I've worked on, people rally for what they believe to be right. And that means they need to understand what's wrong

To win a regulatory battle, you need to pick your enemy. Without an enemy, your regulatory campaign won’t perform well.

Why?

Because a clear enemy simplifies your narrative.

Today’s most effective CEOs do politics as a core competency. Which means they need to have these nine core features.

Sometimes you’re forced to engage in a regulatory campaign because you’ve made people angry and they bring the fight to your doorstep. Too many businesses default to turtling in these moments, worried that fighting back may make matters worse or draw negative attention to the fight.

Oatly does the opposite, and I love it.

The polling data is clear: Kamala Harris has momentum. But momentum can be blinding, and I’m seeing a lot of it in the media coverage. Don’t confuse vibes with votes. I’ve done it before, and the end result was painful: we were shocked to lose.

Here’s something I’m seeing in corporate boardrooms: a desire to win over moderates.

It’s a well-intentioned mistake, but it’s a mistake nonetheless.

Why?

Because that cohort just doesn’t exist on any issue. If they’re “moderate,” they’re indifferent.

So, you’ve got two options when engaging this slice of the population.

Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you know this is the so-called year of democracy.

Voter turnout is surging across the globe, and political junkies can barely keep up with the drama.

Why does it matter?

Lessons from Kamala Harris' speech to supporters unveiling her VP pick.

At some point, your organization will face opposition. For public companies, that opposition often hits hard in the form of an activist investor. Case in point: Robby Starbuck

Let’s talk about “The 5-year strategic plan”.

Something many organizations develop at some point.

Many have the disciplined to review and revise their 5-year strategic plan every 2-3 years.

It’s a great exercise in looking around the corner.

But here’s the problem with the ones I have seen:

They assume the regulatory environment will remain static.

I'm in the UK this week and will return with fresh takes next week. In the meantime, could I trouble you for some 5-star love?