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Mentioned in 34 episodes
Team of Rivals
The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln
Book • 2003
This book is a multiple biography centered on Abraham Lincoln's mastery of men and how it shaped the most significant presidency in the nation's history.
It explores how Lincoln, despite being a one-term congressman and prairie lawyer, rose to become president by incorporating his rivals—William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, and Edward Bates—into his cabinet.
The book details Lincoln's extraordinary ability to understand and empathize with others, which enabled him to create an unusual but effective cabinet.
It also delves into the challenges Lincoln faced, including incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and the internal dynamics of his cabinet, highlighting his political genius and managerial skills.
It explores how Lincoln, despite being a one-term congressman and prairie lawyer, rose to become president by incorporating his rivals—William H. Seward, Salmon P. Chase, and Edward Bates—into his cabinet.
The book details Lincoln's extraordinary ability to understand and empathize with others, which enabled him to create an unusual but effective cabinet.
It also delves into the challenges Lincoln faced, including incompetent generals, hostile congressmen, and the internal dynamics of his cabinet, highlighting his political genius and managerial skills.
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Mentioned in 34 episodes
Mentioned by 

as a book detailing Abraham Lincoln's cabinet and team dynamics.


Jefferson Fisher

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as a source of inspiration for dealing with leadership challenges.


David Senra

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for its lessons on leadership and team dynamics during a time of crisis.

Tamar Yehoshua

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as a source for insights into Abraham Lincoln's character and leadership.


David Senra

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as a book about Lincoln's leadership.


Ryan Holiday

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as a book he read on a plane to Australia to prepare for writing his own book.


Ryan Holiday

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when discussing the concept of a 'team of rivals' in the context of Abraham Lincoln's cabinet.


Anthony Scaramucci

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as a favorite book.


Jefferson Fisher

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in the context of how President Lincoln formed his cabinet with people who disagreed with him, as described in the book.

Jeff Daniels

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como una biografía de Abraham Lincoln que enseña sobre la gestión de las críticas y los rivales.


Luis Miguel Ortiz

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as a recommended author for learning from historical figures.


Ryan Holiday

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Mentioned by the speaker when talking about Lincoln.

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as an amazing book.

General Randy A. George

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Recommended for every student to read by Harry Kraemer, highlighting really good leaders that have made a difference.

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as a book that offers insights into successful CEOs and their ability to manage diverse personalities.


Logan Bartlett

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as a book that got him rethinking the idea that multiple perspectives and people who don't necessarily agree come together to make better decisions.

John Queen

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as a book about Abraham Lincoln's cabinet.

Trung Phan

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as a relevant historical read.

Daniel Poneman

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as her favorite non-fiction book.


Tasha Eurich

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1066: How to Thrive When Your Resilience Runs Out with Dr. Tasha Eurich