Leadership · 21 min
I Alone Can Fix It
By Carol Leonnig | Philip Rucker
This episode explores the profound impact when a leader's belief in their own indispensability clashes with the machinery of government and the loyalty of those around them.
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Leadership
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21 min
What it is about
Political Leadership, Governance, Institutional Erosion, Loyalty vs. Duty
Who it is for
If you've ever watched a leader dismiss expert advice, convinced only they hold the answers, this will illuminate the deeper forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
The author
Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters, draw on deep access and meticulous reporting to reveal the inner workings of a presidency defined by a singular, unshakeable belief in one's own indispensability.
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