For Crisis Recovery, The Best Defense Is A Good Offense

While the adage “The best defense is a good offense” is typically associated with military combat and sports (and is often attributed to Michael Jordan), it was first said by George Washington in 1799, “…offensive operations, often times, is the surest, if not the only means of defense.” In the midst of the current crisis, it may appear that defense is the best choice—hunkering down and waiting it out seems safe. But defense is not the only option. Crises often present opportunities but executive teams need to plan their offense. They need a plan for how to “grow” in . . .