#551

Mentioned in 39 episodes

Team of Rivals

The Political Genius of Abraham Lincoln

Book • 2003

Author

Doris Kearns Goodwin

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.

Mentioned by

General Randy A. George

Mentioned in 39 episodes

Mentioned by

Jefferson Fisher

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

5,773 snips

The Speaking Coach: The One Word All Liars Use! Stop Saying This Word, It's Making You Sound Weak! The More You Do This, The More You Sound Like A Liar!

Mentioned by

David Senra

as a source of inspiration for dealing with leadership challenges.

662 snips

#358 I had dinner with John Mackey, Founder of Whole Foods

Recommended by

Tamar Yehoshua

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

398 snips

Lessons in product leadership and AI strategy from Glean, Google, Amazon, and Slack | Tamar Yehoshua (Product at Glean, ex-Google and Slack)

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

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

269 snips

The Greatest Leader You’ve Never Understood | Doris Kearns Goodwin

Mentioned by

David Senra

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

171 snips

#226 Heroes: From Alexander the Great and Julius Caesar to Churchill and de Gaulle

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

as a book about Lincoln's leadership.

151 snips

Why You Don't Want To Win The Argument | Jefferson Fisher (PT. 2)

Recommended by John Maxwell for its insights into leadership during a time of national division.

119 snips

THESE are the CHARACTER Traits Of Irresistible People | John Maxwell

Mentioned by

Chris Goede

as an additional resource, referring to the book about Abraham Lincoln.

56 snips

#364: How Do Leaders Drive Team Unity?

Mentioned by Seb Gorka when saying that the current administration is not like that famous book.

46 snips

VDH Interviews Sebastian Gorka

Mentioned by

Anthony Scaramucci

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

43 snips

54. How to Buy a President: Trump’s $500 Million Oligarchy

Mentioned by

Elizabeth Warren

in reference to a quote confusion between Lincoln and Sherman.

36 snips

Senator Elizabeth Warren on Google, The Fed, And The Future Of The Democratic Party

Mentioned by

Jefferson Fisher

as a favorite book.

36 snips

1057: How to Improve Your Next Conversation with Jefferson Fisher

Mentioned by

Jeff Daniels

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

29 snips

Jeff Daniels on the Enemy Within

Mencionado por

Luis Miguel Ortiz

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

26 snips

¡EVITA que los BANCOS te ENGAÑEN con COMISIONES Absurdas! | Antón Díez #60

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

as a recommended author for learning from historical figures.

21 snips

Lessons from Ryan Holiday: How to Stay Grounded in Turbulent Times

Mentioned by the speaker when talking about Lincoln.

19 snips

BONUS | Jefferson Fisher's Reading List (From Ryan Holiday)

Mentioned by

Dusty Holcomb

, discussing Lincoln's cabinet and the power of curating disruptive thinking.

16 snips

RSS 21: Lead with Purpose: Unlocking Leadership Potential with Dusty Holcomb

Recommended by

General Randy A. George

as an amazing book.

16 snips

Write It Down: General George on Reflection, Reading, and Readiness

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

16 snips

Elevate Classics: Harry Kraemer On Great CEOs, Self-Aware Leadership And More

Recommended by

Logan Bartlett

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

15 snips

20VC: Is Now Really the Best Time to Be Investing? WTF is Happening at Growth Stage Investing? Why VCs Have Gotten Lazy Over the Last 2 Years? Investing Lessons from Hitting with Braze and Missing with Snowflake with Logan Bartlett, Managing Director @ Re

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!

Get the app