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Mentioned in 27 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 27 episodes

Mentioned by

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

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

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

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Jefferson Fisher as a favorite book.

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

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Ryan Holiday as a recommended author for learning from historical figures.

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Recommended by General Randy A. George as an amazing book.

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Mentioned by John Queen 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.