Mastering Strategy

We make deliberate plans every day-whether in business, sports, games, relationships, politics, military conflicts, peace talks, or personal disputes. Mastering Strategy distills twelve years of research, interviews, and analysis into a comprehensive guide on effective planning and execution. It concisely outlines the most critical elements of high-level decision-making and presents over 300 real-world examples of broad and specific applications. This book is an essential resource for anyone looking to sharpen their thinking and improve their ability to navigate complex challenges. Readers will gain insights into vision, decision-making, management, competitive positioning, long-term planning, and goal setting.

Award-winning screenwriter and successful author of non-fiction and fiction.

Charles writes easy-to-read books that inform, persuade, and sometimes challenge. His work ranges from civic-minded books on citizenship to bestselling guides on Mastering Strategy, Thinking, and Extreme Leadership-and yes, even gritty, character-driven mysteries. He eked out a math degree from the University of Illinois, capped by an MBA in economics from the University of Chicago. His most practical education, however, came from the school of hard work.

Chuck lives in Orlando with his wife, near their daughter and her family. Their son and his crew of three boys are posted up north in a different time zone-unavoidable but unacceptable.