The Optimal Strategist
The Optimal Strategist
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Welcome to *The Optimal Strategist*, the podcast that breaks down what smart strategy really means — and how modern leaders can apply it to create long-term impact. Whether you're leading a team, building a startup, or navigating change in a large organization, this show is for you.Expect candid conversations with top professors, business leaders, and innovators. We blend timeless frameworks like those from Michael Porter and Richard Rumelt with fresh, real-world insights from today’s most thoughtful minds.
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The podcast focuses on strategic thinking in leadership, organizational change, and startup growth, with episodes that explore timeless frameworks and their application in contemporary settings, such as Episode 1 with Professor Thomas Hubbard discussing Michael Porter's strategic concepts.
Welcome to *The Optimal Strategist*, the podcast that breaks down what smart strategy really means — and how modern leaders can apply it to create long-term impact. Whether you’re leading a team, building a startup, or navigating change in a large organization, this show is for you.
Expect candid conversations with top professors, business leaders, and innovators. We blend timeless frameworks like those from Michael Porter and Richard Rumelt with fresh, real-world insights from today’s most thoughtful minds.
In this conversation, Brian Hansen, President of CGM at Ascensia Diabetes, discuses the complexities of leadership in the MedTech industry, focusing on decision-making in uncertain environments, the importance of personal authenticity, and the evolving landscape of healthcare innovation. Brian shares personal anecdotes and insights from his extensive career, emphasizing the need for transparency, team collaboration, and the balance between boldness and caution in leadership.
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