About the Author

This book's award-winning translator and primary author, Gary Gagliardi, is America's leading authority on Sun Tzu's The Art of War. A frequent guest on radio and television talk shows, Gary has written fifteen books on strategy. Ten of his books on Sun Tzu's methods have won award recognition in business, self-help, career, sports, philosophy, multicultural, and youth nonfiction categories. Gary began studying Sun Tzu's philosophy over thirty years ago. His understanding of strategy was proven in the business world, where his software company became one of the Inc. 500 fastest-growing companies in America and won numerous business awards. After selling his software company, Gary began writing about and teaching Sun Tzu's strategic philosophy full time. Today he splits his time between Seattle and Las Vegas, living with his wife, Rebecca, and travels extensively for speaking engagements all over the world. Shawn R. Frost has published numerous articles on a variety of topics, and one previous book. He has appeared as an expert guest on many radio and local television news programs speaking on the topics of leadership, strategy, and politics. Shawn first discovered the power of Sun Tzu's The Art of War in 1995 at the recommendation of this mentor, Col. Pratt, in the Marine Corps while working in electronic counter-intelligence. The book completely altered the direction and quality of his life. After leaving the Marine Corps, Shawn founded a sales corporation that grew quickly using Sun Tzu's principles. After positioning his company for profitable sale, he decided to dedicate himself to deeply understanding Sun Tzu's strategy. In addition to his bachelor's in psychology and minor in Eastern philosophy and MBA in leadership, Shawn began studying with Gary Gagliardi at the Science of Strategy Institute. Shawn has worked on local political campaigns as a branding and strategy guide. At the time of publication he is in the midst of a local race as a candidate and is working on the political campaign workbook that will serve as a companion to this book. He lives in Vero Beach, Florida, with his lovely wife, Renee, and two fantastic kids.