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The Art of War

Sun Tzu, subject: Ancient Chinese treatise on military strategy, conflict, and competitive advantage

Sun Tzu's ideas on loyalty, teamwork, and information advantage are what Michael Ovitz drew on when he shaped CAA's culture.

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About the book

Compiled during ancient China's Warring States period, the work presents concise principles for planning military operations, understanding opponents, and winning from a position of advantage.

Why read it

Best if you are shaping a company's culture and want the source Ovitz drew on for ideas about loyalty, teamwork, and information advantage.

Key themes

  • Loyalty and teamwork
  • Information advantage

Evidence and original sources

Source: official Founders episode — #53

The host notes Ovitz drew on Sun Tzu's ideas about loyalty, teamwork, and information advantage when shaping CAA's culture.

  • Who Is Michael Ovitz? — The host notes Ovitz drew on Sun Tzu's ideas about loyalty, teamwork, and information advantage when shaping CAA's culture.