
The Optimal Strategist
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.
Podcasting since 2025 • 2 episodes
The Optimal Strategist
Latest Episodes
Making Bold Decisions Under Uncertainty
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 ...
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Foundations of Strategic Thinking
Want to build a strategic mindset? Episode 1 features Professor Thomas Hubbard (Kellogg School of Management) unpacking Michael Porter's strategy concepts and “diagnosis, guiding policy, coherent action” framework to sharpen your strateg...
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