Beating the Global Odds: Successful Decision-making in a Confused and Troubled World

Foreword

I believe the book you are about to read is one of the most remarkable books you will ever come across. In terms of density of wisdom, the author has managed to compile it all into a concise and compelling package—giving you, the reader, an exceptionally high return on the investment of your time as you savor each page. In writing this book, Paul practices what he advocates: broad, multidisciplinary insight bringing simple clarity to a world of increasing complexity.

As for the man behind this book, I am honored to call Paul Laudicina a good friend—and more. My organization and its leadership have benefited enormously from Paul’s wise counsel and incisive insights, not to mention his uncanny knack for having a pulse on almost everything. It probably was always going to be a difficult task for Paul to distill his wisdom into something so tangible. I am delighted that his book has achieved this almost impossible feat.

In leading a global institution of excellence such as A.T. Kearney, Paul has amassed tremendous learning over the past few decades. His ability to laterally connect issues and draw meaningful insights never ceases to amaze me. A vastly traveled, informed, and connected man, Paul brings a wealth of personal experiences to all his dealings—at all levels. In the pages that follow, you and I get to travel alongside him.

Given the convulsions and changes the world is undergoing today, Beating the Global Odds couldn’t have arrived at a better moment. As I write this ...