Disaster Favours the Daring: Shipwreck at Honda Point
Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford
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Crucial Misjudgments in Fog
This chapter explores the critical interplay between military leaders during a naval operation, revealing how overconfidence and ignored warnings led to disastrous consequences. It recounts a series of catastrophic collisions on the USS Woodbury amid poor visibility, highlighting the dire need for effective communication and humility in leadership.
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