We Hang Together

• interdependence-"the underlying key to any strategic alliance, community partnership, or interpersonal collaboration"
• coke/pepsi are interdependent by being constantly aware of their competitor
• Leaders can't adopt strategies that are based on isolationism, competition, or self-interest because that would give too much power. They must adopt strategies that fits the majority's interest.
• "strategic alliance"
• two ways by Friedman-

"central direction involving the use of coercion"
"Voluntary cooperation of individuals"

• Americans focus on the "go it alone" method which does not work