The end and aim of spying in all its five varieties Lastly, it is by his information that the survivingĢ5. It is owing to his information, again, that we canĬause the doomed spy to carry false tidings to the enemy.Ģ4. It is through the information brought by theĬonverted spy that we are able to acquire and employĢ3. Must be sought out, tempted with bribes, led away andĬomfortably housed. The enemy's spies who have come to spy on us In the section on "Intelligence/Spies" The Art of War says :Ģ1. I have Googled a bit and although the saying is attributed to "The Art of War" - it is a distillation of the meaning of a few verses, not actually said as such. : Apparently the phrase did not originate with Mobutu Sese Seko, the bloodthirsty dictator of Congo/Zaire. Some say it was taken from an interpretation of Macchiavelli's The Prince, but I could not find anyone who cited a page number or chapter in that book. Many sources attribute the quote to Sun Tzu in The Art of War, but others dispute that. : Some googling indicates that this quote appeared in the Godfather films, and was spoken by Al Pacino's character, which I believe was Michael Corleone. Radio, New York market, upscale/yuppy product, but I forget which beer it was. enemies closer." line in a beer commercial a few years back. : : I guess Mobutu lived near the cemetery, then. : : : I think the person who orginally said "keep your friends close but your enimies closer" was Mobutu, a ruler of Zaire\the Congo who manipulated several politicians into giving him money and allowing him to stay in power : Posted by Brian from Shawnee on ApIn Reply to: "keep your friends close but your enemies closer" posted by Brian from Shawnee on April 02, 2004 : We discussed this on 1st April! From further down the page : : Hi-Does anyone know the origin of the admonition to "keep your friends close, but your enemies closer"? Keep your friends close, but, like it or not, keep your enemies even closer so you’re strategically prepared to deal with the DUD element around you.In Reply to: Keep your friends close. You need to be as in touch, or even more in touch, with those around you who can ultimately damage or tear down what you’re working to achieve. But don’t simply keep your friends close and ignore what your enemies are doing and thinking. Surround yourself with those who, like you, aim to better their leadership skills and work towards becoming and staying a WOW leader. You’ll need to agree to disagree from time to time, simply letting some things go and picking your battles where they most matter. Realize that you can’t change a tiger’s stripes. By always taking the high road, your enemies only look more foolish and selfish when they resort to their low tactics. Keep your cool by approaching them with a lighthearted, upbeat, level-headed tone. Never berate an opponent, talk behind their backs, or act with open hostility or frustration. Be honest about your point of view, but keep it positive, respectful, and calm. Give them your best at all times, never resorting to pretending, changing, or succumbing to the pressures and demands of DUD behaviors. Keep true to yourself even when dealing with your enemies. As a WOW, you’re an open, honest communicator with a positive, forward-thinking attitude. You’ll gain insight that will help you fortify your own strategic thinking. It may be hard to walk in the shoes of your opponent, but to be a WOW, you need to at least try to stand in them. Seek to understand the other side of the argument or see things from the enemy’s point of view. Don’t dismiss everything your enemy says or does as completely left of your own thinking. If you’re in the dark, you’re more likely to trip and fall. You need to know their plans, opinions, and actions in order to best work around them or triumph over them. Don’t push them away, refuse to listen to them, or try to avoid them altogether. Engage your enemies on a regular basis by keeping the lines of communication open and active. Never give a DUD the satisfaction of being able to sneak up on you and make you a victim of their bad behavior. There are always those who are willing, wanting, and waiting to stab you in your back if you give them the chance. Don’t let your guard down by naively believing everyone is innately good, honest, and forthright. Keep a close eye on your enemies and on what they’re doing openly or behind your back. You need to protect yourself from the damage a DUD can do by keeping your enemies close. You need to know where the beast lurks and what makes it tick in order to survive an imminent attack. Don’t make the mistake of ignoring or avoiding those who oppose you or stand apart from your objectives. In business, forming cooperative relationships with like-minded WOWs helps you keep your friends close.
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