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The Doctrine of Friction: Power Grids and the Illusion of Optimization

Richard Martin September 30, 2025 No Comments

Modern grids now run on software as much as steel. Virtual inertia and digital controls make them efficient but also fragile. History shows what happens when systems are tuned too tightly: supply chains snap and reactors fail. The military mindset offers a clear lesson: assume friction, assume failure, and build resilience first.

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When the Floor Disappears: The Hidden Risk of Building on Platforms

Richard Martin June 12, 2025 No Comments

In the digital age, many build their careers on online platforms, but what happens when the foundation they rely on suddenly disappears? A recent case highlights this risk: a YouTube channel was deleted without explanation, erasing years of content and professional opportunities. This isn’t an isolated incident; it reveals a harsh truth about the platform economy: users don’t own their space. As entrepreneurs, we must recognize the fragility of our digital connections and consider alternatives. If you didn’t build the floor yourself, don’t be surprised when it disappears beneath your feet. Discover how to safeguard your digital presence.

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Comparative Strategic Analysis Report: Liberal vs. Conservative Platforms (2025)

Richard Martin April 23, 2025 No Comments

In the lead-up to the pivotal 2025 federal election, Canada’s political landscape is sharply divided between the Liberal Party’s vision of inclusive resilience and the Conservative Party’s call for freedom-first decentralization. This Comparative Strategic Analysis Report delves into the core ideologies, strategic frameworks, and potential consequences of each platform. With insights drawn from Strategic Epistemology and the Strategic Tetrahedron, discover how these competing narratives shape the future of Canadian democracy. Explore the risks, rewards, and transformative potential of each party’s approach, and consider the opportunity for a new strategic centre that synthesizes their insights for a stronger Canada.

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Realism Without Panic: Calm Focus Meets Strategic Foresight

Richard Martin April 10, 2025 No Comments

In uncertain times, focusing on what we can control—our health, families, and immediate surroundings—is essential for pragmatic leadership. Yet, this calm should not lead to complacency. As we navigate a world filled with speculation and volatility, understanding the difference between what we believe is happening and what is actually occurring becomes crucial. We must embrace both grounded action and expansive vision to not only survive complexity but to shape the future. Discover how to cultivate realism without panic and prepare wisely for the unpredictable paths ahead.

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In Times of Uncertainty, In-Person Leadership Is Everything

Richard Martin April 8, 2025 No Comments

In times of uncertainty, frontline leaders make a difference. The key challenge is psychological: managing fear and fatigue. This is a call to action for executives and managers. You are anchors of trust and steadiness. Discover how in-person leadership can transform your organization, ensuring resilience and clarity in tough times. Embrace your role and learn to lead with purpose through discomfort.

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Early Zionist settlers cultivating land in the arid landscapes of the Middle East, symbolizing resilience and the beginnings of a complex shared history.

Land and the Roots of Israeli-Palestinian Conflict

Richard Martin November 11, 2024 No Comments

Exploring the Roots of Conflict and Resilience: The history of Zionist land acquisition and the founding of Israel is far more intricate than simple narratives of peaceful settlement or conflict. In this article, we dive into the evolution of Zionist land efforts—from legal purchases to wartime expansion—and the complex realities that reshaped ownership and identity in the region. Discover how land, war, and survival forged a new landscape and left lasting impacts on Israeli-Palestinian relations.

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Build Your Fortress: Resilience and Readiness

Richard Martin November 19, 2017 No Comments

By Richard Martin Are you preparing to fight the last war, or are you learning by assessing and adapting to current and future realities? Are

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Readiness Is Also About Seizing Opportunity

Richard Martin October 22, 2017 No Comments

By Richard Martin There has been a lot of chest thumping and ink spilled in recent days about the announcement that Airbus and Bombardier Aerospace

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Resilience and Mental Toughness by Richard Martin (Canadian Defence Review June 2017)

Richard Martin October 17, 2017 No Comments

Here’s the link to my June 2017 column on Defence Leadership or download as PDF.    

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Trial and Error Is the Method of Readiness

Richard Martin October 8, 2017 No Comments

Readiness is the product of this trial and error process. If we continually are working to improve our understanding of our surroundings and what will work to get us to our goals, then we can’t help but adapt to the constantly changing conditions by mitigating threats, and exploiting gaps and opportunities.

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