tactician

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Friends, associates and former colleagues and bosses describe Michael as a sharp-elbowed negotiator and a tactician who can turn a mess into a lucrative payday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 13, 2026

"It is very nice to have Mo on the scoresheet again, but what I like the most is he also helps the team a lot defensively," said the Dutch tactician.

From Barron's • Feb. 16, 2026

That’s what made her a superb deal-maker and legislative tactician, along with the personal touch she brought to her leadership.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 6, 2025

Introducing more control into the approach and repurposing players according to their strengths has worked marvels for the Dutch tactician.

From BBC • Dec. 18, 2024

Lee considered him a fine tactician, and more than that, Hood was a man you listened to.

From "The Killer Angels: The Classic Novel of the Civil War" by Michael Shaara