Sophie Krantz
@sophiekrantz.bsky.social
Seeking places and spaces where the world feels small and the opportunities great.
"A pessimistic sailor complains about the wind. An optimistic sailor hopes it will turn. A good sailor adjusts their sails."
Perfect conditions may not arise.
Much like what could unfold for business leaders throughout 2025.
Having the right tools, techniques, and crew matters.
Perfect conditions may not arise.
Much like what could unfold for business leaders throughout 2025.
Having the right tools, techniques, and crew matters.
March 31, 2025 at 1:10 AM
"A pessimistic sailor complains about the wind. An optimistic sailor hopes it will turn. A good sailor adjusts their sails."
Perfect conditions may not arise.
Much like what could unfold for business leaders throughout 2025.
Having the right tools, techniques, and crew matters.
Perfect conditions may not arise.
Much like what could unfold for business leaders throughout 2025.
Having the right tools, techniques, and crew matters.
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” - W.B. Yeats, Irish poet
February 23, 2025 at 6:43 PM
“The world is full of magic things, patiently waiting for our senses to grow sharper.” - W.B. Yeats, Irish poet
“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” - Chinese Proverb
February 20, 2025 at 3:43 AM
“When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.” - Chinese Proverb
“Let him who would move the world, first move himself.” - Socrates
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
“Let him who would move the world, first move himself.” - Socrates
February 19, 2025 at 5:03 AM
If commodities were toys, in 2025, they’re being thrown out of the pram. Tangible goods attract tariffs and power-plays.
In 2025, intelligence, IP, and intangibles are harder to throw out of the pram.
It’s a more grown-up game.
How to de-commodify: www.sophiekrantz.com/p/how-to-de-...
In 2025, intelligence, IP, and intangibles are harder to throw out of the pram.
It’s a more grown-up game.
How to de-commodify: www.sophiekrantz.com/p/how-to-de-...
February 12, 2025 at 4:14 AM
If commodities were toys, in 2025, they’re being thrown out of the pram. Tangible goods attract tariffs and power-plays.
In 2025, intelligence, IP, and intangibles are harder to throw out of the pram.
It’s a more grown-up game.
How to de-commodify: www.sophiekrantz.com/p/how-to-de-...
In 2025, intelligence, IP, and intangibles are harder to throw out of the pram.
It’s a more grown-up game.
How to de-commodify: www.sophiekrantz.com/p/how-to-de-...
What is international business success in 2025?
Headwinds persist, increasing the cost and complexity of doing business.
Yet, tools, technology, and transparency make smarter international success more achievable than ever.
Headwinds persist, increasing the cost and complexity of doing business.
Yet, tools, technology, and transparency make smarter international success more achievable than ever.
February 4, 2025 at 5:15 AM
What is international business success in 2025?
Headwinds persist, increasing the cost and complexity of doing business.
Yet, tools, technology, and transparency make smarter international success more achievable than ever.
Headwinds persist, increasing the cost and complexity of doing business.
Yet, tools, technology, and transparency make smarter international success more achievable than ever.
What you can do in the world is no longer a function of what you believe is possible.
It’s possible to go beyond our lived experience. And, what our boss, workplace, peers or society says we can do.
Amplified ambition is possible by accelerated agency.
It’s possible to go beyond our lived experience. And, what our boss, workplace, peers or society says we can do.
Amplified ambition is possible by accelerated agency.
January 30, 2025 at 6:40 AM
What you can do in the world is no longer a function of what you believe is possible.
It’s possible to go beyond our lived experience. And, what our boss, workplace, peers or society says we can do.
Amplified ambition is possible by accelerated agency.
It’s possible to go beyond our lived experience. And, what our boss, workplace, peers or society says we can do.
Amplified ambition is possible by accelerated agency.
What happens when the ambition to say or do more meets accelerated agency? People walk away from steady roles and positions of status in search of something better.
And better alternatives are emerging.
And better alternatives are emerging.
January 30, 2025 at 2:29 AM
What happens when the ambition to say or do more meets accelerated agency? People walk away from steady roles and positions of status in search of something better.
And better alternatives are emerging.
And better alternatives are emerging.
It almost sounds too simple: Know your competition
Winners are no longer necessarily the biggest players, from the most advanced economies, or those with the most resources.
Competition can be out of sight, out of mind. Until it isn't.
Avoid the snake's bite.
www.sophiekrantz.com/p/avoid-the-...
Winners are no longer necessarily the biggest players, from the most advanced economies, or those with the most resources.
Competition can be out of sight, out of mind. Until it isn't.
Avoid the snake's bite.
www.sophiekrantz.com/p/avoid-the-...
Avoid the Snake's Bite
It pays to be China-Informed in 2025.
www.sophiekrantz.com
January 28, 2025 at 10:17 PM
It almost sounds too simple: Know your competition
Winners are no longer necessarily the biggest players, from the most advanced economies, or those with the most resources.
Competition can be out of sight, out of mind. Until it isn't.
Avoid the snake's bite.
www.sophiekrantz.com/p/avoid-the-...
Winners are no longer necessarily the biggest players, from the most advanced economies, or those with the most resources.
Competition can be out of sight, out of mind. Until it isn't.
Avoid the snake's bite.
www.sophiekrantz.com/p/avoid-the-...
Who is your competition? No competition?
Okay….
That belief ignores the ambition and agency of people around the world.
This week has shown us the risk in having this belief.
Okay….
That belief ignores the ambition and agency of people around the world.
This week has shown us the risk in having this belief.
January 28, 2025 at 10:16 PM
Who is your competition? No competition?
Okay….
That belief ignores the ambition and agency of people around the world.
This week has shown us the risk in having this belief.
Okay….
That belief ignores the ambition and agency of people around the world.
This week has shown us the risk in having this belief.
“Your social capital - your ability to form and use connections with others - is the most valuable currency you have in today’s world.” - Herminia Ibarra, professor at London Business School, from 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader'
January 18, 2025 at 5:18 AM
“Your social capital - your ability to form and use connections with others - is the most valuable currency you have in today’s world.” - Herminia Ibarra, professor at London Business School, from 'Act Like a Leader, Think Like a Leader'
Expand your business beyond borders with our "Expanding Beyond Borders: A Global Strategy Assessment" quiz! Assess your global strategy and discover new growth opportunities. Take the quiz now at sophie-xs0nefnv.scoreapp.com #GlobalStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Quiz
Expanding Beyond Borders: A Global Strategy Assessment
In times of economic contraction, it’s more important than ever to de-risk and diversify your business. The Expanding Beyond Borders assessment helps you evaluate how well you're positioned to earn fo...
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December 4, 2024 at 2:44 AM
Expand your business beyond borders with our "Expanding Beyond Borders: A Global Strategy Assessment" quiz! Assess your global strategy and discover new growth opportunities. Take the quiz now at sophie-xs0nefnv.scoreapp.com #GlobalStrategy #BusinessGrowth #Quiz
It's tempting to network where we are.
Yet, there's value in looking beyond our company, city, country, or industry.
Next, network here.
open.substack.com/pub/sophiekr...
Yet, there's value in looking beyond our company, city, country, or industry.
Next, network here.
open.substack.com/pub/sophiekr...
Next, Network Here.
Focus on middle powers for a strategic edge.
open.substack.com
November 25, 2024 at 2:48 AM
It's tempting to network where we are.
Yet, there's value in looking beyond our company, city, country, or industry.
Next, network here.
open.substack.com/pub/sophiekr...
Yet, there's value in looking beyond our company, city, country, or industry.
Next, network here.
open.substack.com/pub/sophiekr...
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Had a fascinating chat with Economics Prof @matthewgnagler.bsky.social about the "economics elitism" problem—and why it matters beyond the Iv(or)y Tower. matthewgnagler.substack.com/p/reforming-...
Reforming Economics: Interview with Howie Jacobson PhD
Last month, Howie Jacobson, host of the Plant Yourself podcast, invited me into his virtual studio to discuss my recent Substack piece on reforming the economics profession.
matthewgnagler.substack.com
November 13, 2024 at 6:35 AM
Had a fascinating chat with Economics Prof @matthewgnagler.bsky.social about the "economics elitism" problem—and why it matters beyond the Iv(or)y Tower. matthewgnagler.substack.com/p/reforming-...