The Way of Strategy
Know yourself. Read the terrain. Shape the outcome.
An Immersive Leadership Retreat Inspired by Sun Tzu’s The Art of War
In today’s fast-paced world, effective leadership requires more than just technical skills — it demands self-awareness, adaptability, and strategic clarity. The Art of War Leadership Retreat, inspired by Sun Tzu’s timeless wisdom, is designed to help emerging leaders develop the mindset and skills necessary to navigate complexity, inspire others, and lead with confidence.
The Way of Strategy is a leadership retreat for emerging and evolving leaders, inspired by the timeless wisdom of Sun Tzu’s The Art of War. This immersive experience helps participants cultivate the mindset and skills necessary to navigate complexity, inspire others, and lead with integrity and confidence.
The Art of War is not a glorification of conflict. It is a guide to minimizing harm, preserving order, and achieving meaningful outcomes through awareness, connection, and adaptability. True mastery lies in knowing yourself and others, shaping the conditions so that conflict becomes unnecessary—or success is ensured before it begins.
Effective leaders today must be flexible and responsive, able to read the terrain—both physical and organizational—and act with intention. Through creative strategy, swift adaptation, and clear timing, they shape outcomes without forcing them. Sun Tzu’s teachings are ultimately grounded in ethical leadership: where the strength of the leader is rooted not in power, but in wisdom, moral authority, and public trust.
Why Attend?
Gain practical tools for modern leadership, drawn from timeless strategic wisdom and adapted to help you lead with clarity and confidence.
Build deeper self-awareness, uncovering how your strengths, values, and leadership style shape your decisions, problem-solving, and team dynamics.
Sharpen your strategic thinking, learning to anticipate obstacles, spot emerging opportunities, and respond with agility under pressure.
Strengthen your communication and influence, developing the skills to convey ideas clearly, adapt to different audiences, and align teams around shared goals.
Join a community of forward-thinking leaders committed to personal growth, shared learning, and meaningful impact.
Schedule
Friday
3:00 – Arrival & Check-In
4:30 – Welcome & Introductions
5:00 – Setting the Stage
6:00 – Dinner Conversation
7:00–9:00 – Evening Session
Saturday
7:30 – Morning Movement & Reflection
8:00 – Breakfast
9:00– Session 1: Awareness, Focus & Intention
11:00 – Session 2: Seeing the Landscape – Context & Complexity
12:00 – Lunch
1:30 – Session 3: Strategic Foresight
4:00–6:30 – Free Time
6:30–7:30 – Dinner
8:00–9:00 – Evening Session
Sunday
7:30 – Morning Movement & Reflection
8:00 – Breakfast
9:00 – Session 4: Leading with Insight & Integrity
11:00 – Closing Circle: Commitments & Next Steps
12:00 – Departure
Facilitatators
David Huff and Jen Zuckerman
David and Jen bring together decades of experience in leadership strategy, systems change, and human-centered design. At the intersection of their work is a shared belief: lasting change begins with clarity, connection, and a deep respect for people and place.
David draws on a rich background in corporate leadership development, Eastern philosophy, and strategic facilitation. With a style grounded in storytelling, reflection, and experiential learning, he helps leaders navigate complexity with wisdom and purpose—guiding them to slow down, see clearly, and lead with intention.
Jen brings deep expertise in coalition-building, philanthropy, and social impact strategy. With a relational and responsive approach shaped by her upbringing in a globally minded home, she creates spaces where diverse voices are heard, trust is built, and meaningful partnerships take root.
Together, David and Jen help individuals and organizations align who they are with how they lead. Their work is both strategic and soulful—inviting teams to think systemically, lead authentically, and cultivate the kind of leadership our world needs now: grounded, wise, and rooted in shared purpose.
