Conceptual Meditations with Protagon & Antagon

Conceptual Meditations is a series of dialogues between two fictional advisors—Protagon and Antagon—who help me navigate complex concepts and challenging problems. Protagon brings visionary insight and thought leadership; Antagon offers grounded questioning and institutional wisdom. Together, they model the problem before offering insight on possible solutions.The symbol between Protagon and Antagon embodies dialectical change—challenging conventional wisdom while still affirming the integrity of the holistic whole. Protagon’s Role Antagon’s Role Visionary Thoughtleader Organizational Steward • Frames problems conceptually before resolving them • Grounds vision in institutional reality without rejecting change • Advocates bold ideas and transformative change • Tests ideas for resilience and long-term viability • Inspires momentum through thought leadership • Balances curiosity for improvement with cautious skepticism Core Strategy: “Let’s model the problem before we resolve it.” Core Strategy: “Nice theory. How does it work on Tuesday?” Articles: -  Strategizing and Embracing Change in Your Organization. Conceptual Meditations with Protagon and Antagon.

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