Mark McGrath on Utilizing John Boyd's Teachings in Business, Adaptive Leadership, AI's Impact on Education, Systems Theory, The 5T Protocol and more

In this episode of Acta Non Verba, host Marcus Aurelius Anderson interviews Mark McGrath, a Marine, strategic advisor, and author. Together, they explore the philosophy of "actions, not words," discuss the impact of technology and AI on orientation and decision-making, and dive deep into the teachings of John Boyd and Marshall McLuhan. The conversation covers adaptation, information warfare, and the importance of continuous learning and reorientation in a rapidly changing world.

Episode Highlights:

• [15:53] — The role of AI and technology in enhancing human orientation and decision-making.
• [11:04] — The "Five T Protocol" for analyzing information warfare: terrain, target, tone, trope, and tactics.
• [27:39] — Lessons on adaptation, energy, and continuous movement from military and business perspectives.

Mark McGrath is a Marine, strategic advisor, and author of "The World of Reorientation." He is the co-host of the "No Way Out" podcast and serves as Chief Learning Officer at AGLX. Mark is known for bringing John Boyd’s strategic philosophy to life, helping leaders navigate uncertainty with sharper observations, stronger orientations, and decisive, adaptive actions. He is also the creator of the "Contra Frame" Substack, where he explores experimental ideas on strategy and orientation.

Contact Info & Links:

• Substack: The World of Reorientation
• Substack: Contra Frame
• Podcast: No Way Out
• AGLX: com
• Twitter/X: @markmcgrathcio
• LinkedIn: Mark McGrath

Learn more about the gift of Adversity and my mission to help my fellow humans create a better world by heading to www.marcusaureliusanderson.com. There you can take action by joining my ANV inner circle to get exclusive content and information.

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.