Leadership · 21 min
Lincoln vs. Davis
By Nigel Hamilton
This episode reveals how the contrasting temperaments and internal struggles of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis ultimately shaped the fate of a nation during its greatest crisis.
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Leadership
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21 min
What it is about
Wartime Leadership, Presidential Character, American Civil War, Decision-making
Who it is for
If you've ever seen how a leader's rigid certainty can alienate, or how empathy can unify, this episode reveals the profound impact of character on national destiny, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Nigel Hamilton, a Pulitzer Prize finalist and acclaimed biographer, brings his meticulous research and psychological insight to dissect the inner lives of these two pivotal figures, revealing the human drama behind the historical record.
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