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EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 32 MIN

How to Think Like a Strategist: Lessons from a Soldier, CEO & Call of Duty Advisor

from From Startup to Wunderbrand · host John Hillen, Nicholas Kuhne

Why listen to this episode?Because most people confuse budgeting with strategy. In this episode, Dr. Hillen tears that myth apart and shows founders how to think like strategists, build companies that actually adapt, and lead teams that don’t wait to be told what to do. It’s strategic thinking made accessible – no overpriced consultants, no fluff.This one's for startup founders, brand leaders and future Netflixes looking to play offence, not just survive.👉 Edit your podcasts like a pro:https://get.descript.com/mrzy10nwivuq🎤 Join me as a guest or start your podcast journey:https://www.joinpodmatch.com/nickkuhneGuest’s Book & Links:📕 The Strategy Dialogues – available on Amazon🌐 Website: johnhillen.com🔗 LinkedIn: John Hillen🐦 Twitter: @JohnHillen Connect with me on:All my linksBecome a guestSign up for RiversideGet Descript #DigitalMarketing #Branding #PersonalBranding #MarketingInsights #SocialMediaStrategy Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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From combat missions to boardrooms and business schools, John Hillen’s journey is anything but average. He’s worked at the highest levels of government, led high-growth companies, and now teaches top execs how to stop faking strategy and actually do it right. Dr. John Hillen – former US Assistant Secretary of State, CEO, military leader, award-winning strategy professor, and… military advisor on Call of Duty: WWII (yes, really).

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