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The OODA Loop in the Age of AI: Why the Orientation Gap Is Your Biggest Risk
For decades, the strategic edge belonged to leaders who could move through the Observe-Orient-Decide-Act (OODA) cycle faster than their competitors. That framework, developed by U.S. Air Force Colonel John Boyd in the 1970s, became one of the most enduring models for competitive decision-making in both military and business contexts (Boyd, 1976). The premise was straightforward: the side that cycles through observation, orientation, decision, and action most rapidly gains an
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Coaching From the Ground Up: An Interview with a Founding Leader of Action Coach
Episode #1035: Severin Sorensen interviews Steve Leach, a founding coach and impactful leader of the Action Coach organization. Steve...
Sep 29, 20216 min read


Lessons from the Navy and Meaningful Mentors
Episode #1034: Join Severin Sorensen and Don Myers for a profound discussion about Don’s journey to, and evolution of, executive coaching...
Sep 22, 20217 min read


The Future of Work After COVID-19
Episode #1033: In this special episode of the Arete Coach Podcast, Severin Sorensen introduces a panelist discussion hosted by Norma...
Sep 15, 20218 min read


CEO: Communicate, Execute, and Optimize
Episode #1032: Learn how to teach CEOs to “CEO” (Communicate, Execute, and Optimize) in a conversation with Jim Canfield, a seasoned...
Sep 8, 20216 min read


Coaching Insights from a Marketing Maven
Episode #1031: Severin Sorensen interviews Carol Steinberg, a Master Chair, Vistage Chair of six years, two-time Vistage Star Award...
Sep 2, 20215 min read


From Form Comes Function: Insights from a Master Coach & Thayer Institute Instructor
Episode #1030: What do Tarzan and executives have in common? Join a conversation with Jeannette Hobson, an executive coach, Vistage Chair...
Aug 25, 20216 min read
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