In this op-ed for the Dispatch, Breakwater Partner Steven Weber argues that military strategists too often rely on mental frameworks, which can blind them to critical real-world signals. Drawing parallels to Israel’s 1973 intelligence breakdown, Steven highlights how overconfidence in a guiding concept can lead to strategic disaster. He suggests that adopting a mindset rooted […]
In times of radical uncertainty, traditional risk models fall short, leaving leaders paralyzed or prone to bad decisions. In this op-ed for MIT Sloan Management Review, Breakwater Partner Steven Weber argues that scenario planning — not prediction — is the most strategic response to today’s volatile political and economic climate. Read the full article here […]
As AI reshapes the communications landscape, the most successful leaders won’t just adapt — they’ll lead with business acumen. Breakwater Partner Joe Carberry and Orrick’s Managing Director of Strategic Communication David Chamberlin argue that communications professionals must evolve from wordsmiths to strategic business advisors in this op-ed penned for Ragan. Read the full piece here […]
Breakwater Partner Steven Weber argues in this op-ed for Barron’s that United Airlines’ unusual move to issue dual profit guidance reflects a smart embrace of “radical uncertainty”—a reality where predicting economic outcomes is nearly impossible due to volatile factors like President Trump’s tariff decisions. Instead of forcing false precision, United is signaling a more resilient, […]
WASHINGTON, March 11, 2025 | Breakwater Strategy, a leading strategic insights and communications consultancy, announced today that Chris Byrne has joined the firm as Managing Director, further strengthening the firm’s capabilities in crisis communications, media strategy, and government affairs. Byrne brings nearly two decades of experience in communications and public affairs, having held leadership positions […]
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, November 14, 2024 | Breakwater Strategy, a leading strategic insights and communications consultancy, announced today that New York-based Gary Ginsberg — a renowned corporate advisor and media executive with over 25 years of experience at the intersection of media, politics, investing, and philanthropy — will serve as a Senior Advisor to […]
Breakwater Partner Steven Weber writes that regulators must urgently intervene to curb Microsoft’s anticompetitive practices in the cloud market in this op-ed for The Hill. Without decisive, market-wide regulatory action, Weber argues that Microsoft’s behavior threatens not only current cloud competition but also the future of emerging sectors like AI and cybersecurity. Read more here.
WASHINGTON and SAN FRANCISCO, July 15, 2024 | Breakwater Strategy, a leading strategic insights and communications consultancy, announced today that San Francisco-based Joe Carberry has joined the firm as Partner. Carberry brings more than 25 years of experience in communications and marketing leadership roles, significantly enhancing the firm’s capabilities in reputation management, brand strategy, and […]
Breakwater Strategy Partner and Head of Capital Markets Advisory, Mark Hayes, had the opportunity to sit down with Irwin Co-Founder Mark Fasken for the premiere episode of season 4 of Irwin’s “Winning IR” podcast. On this episode, Hayes covers a range of topics including impact intelligence, the significant six, and elevating the IRO. Listen to […]
In an op-ed penned for The Hill, Breakwater Partner Steve Weber writes that Microsoft has leveraged its investments in OpenAI to quietly gain disproportionate control over the future of AI, creating a “walled garden” that threatens innovation, competition, and open access. Steven urges swift government intervention, warning that if regulators delay, restoring competition and openness […]