Simplify to Win: What Shell’s Pivot Teaches About Strategy
Shell just surprised the energy world with a move that feels less like a grandmaster’s simplification strategy in a chess game. After a comprehensive review, Shell decided to step back from new offshore wind projects and split its renewables division to cut costs. CEO Wael Sawan is sharpening focus on LNG, biofuels, and steady oil […]
The Price of Silence – What Naroditsky’s Tragedy Teaches Us About Support, Not Just Strength
Just a few days ago, the chess world was shaken by heartbreaking news: Daniel Naroditsky, only 29 years old, has passed away. Although the exact circumstances have not yet been fully confirmed, all signs point to a mental health crisis behind the tragedy. This loss hit especially hard because Daniel wasn’t just an exceptional chess […]
Trust Circle – Leadership Club
On Wednesday, I had the opportunity to speak at the Trust Circle – Leadership Club in front of inspiring leaders about the common language between chess and business strategy, as well as stories from my own career journey.Strategy, patience, and thinking several moves ahead play a key role both on the chessboard and in business […]
Netflix’s Strategic Gambit: Sacrificing Goodwill to Win the Board
Netflix just sacrificed a pawn… and captured the board. In mid-2023, Netflix rolled out its password-sharing crackdown across the US and more than 100 countries. Accounts were now limited to one household, with extra members charged about $8 a month. The backlash was immediate.. some cancellations, social media outrage. But the results? Nearly 100,000 US […]
Is General Motors playing it smart?
I have seen many chess games where an aggressive early push leaves a piece overextended. The wise player does not stubbornly cling to that piece’s forward post. Instead, they pull it back, strengthen the defense, and quietly prepare for the next decisive strike. That is exactly what GM (this time General Motors and not Grandmaster:) […]
Speaking at the 10th Anniversary HR Fest in Budapest
I’m delighted to share that this year I will be joining the 10th Anniversary HR Fest in Budapest as a speaker! 🎉 This day will be a true celebration of the HR profession, filled with inspiring people, bold ideas, and fresh perspectives. I’ll also be bringing an exciting topic to explore the present and future […]
Nvidia’s Castling Move: Securing the Future of AI
Nvidia is castling, and it could reshape the future of AI. The company is committing up to 500 billion dollars to build advanced chip manufacturing capacity in the United States. New super factories in Arizona and Texas will handle fabrication, packaging, and AI supercomputer assembly, bringing production closer to home. The goal is clear, reduce […]
Checkmate in American Banking: JPMorgan’s Grandmaster Move
♔ JPMorgan Chase just played the ultimate grandmaster endgame: turning a rival’s collapse into a checkmate that rewrote the leaderboard of American banking. When First Republic Bank faltered in May 2023, JPMorgan stepped in with precision and speed. In a single weekend, the bank acquired $173 billion in loans and $92 billion in deposits, fortifying […]
Clarity Wins: How GE Simplified the Board and Played for the Endgame
♟️ General Electric just showed the world what every chess grandmaster learns at the board: sometimes, simplifying the position is the only path to victory. After 132 years as one of the world’s most recognized conglomerates, GE executed a bold strategic play by splitting into three specialized companies: GE Aerospace, GE Vernova (energy), and GE […]
Opening Gambit: How BlackRock Is Playing to Win in Uncertain Times
♜ BlackRock just made a bold opening gambit in the world of finance – and every CEO should take note. When the world’s largest asset manager filed for the first-ever spot Bitcoin ETF in the US, BlackRock didn’t just dip a toe in crypto – they went all in while markets were still rattled by […]
