Booknotes+ Ep. 193 Talmage Boston, "How the Best Did It"
Nov 19, 2024
Talmage Boston, a lawyer and historian residing in Dallas, dives deep into leadership lessons from top U.S. presidents in his book, 'How the Best Did It.' He shares fascinating anecdotes about his journey from baseball to a passion for presidential history. Boston discusses critical leadership traits of icons like Washington and Lincoln, emphasizing their strengths, flaws, and moral complexities. The conversation also covers his rigorous research methods and the collaborative efforts in documenting Reagan's legacy, alongside the importance of respectful communication in today's political landscape.
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Learn from Presidential Leadership
- Study the leadership traits of successful presidents to improve your own leadership skills.
- Apply these timeless lessons, regardless of your field, be it politics, business, or entertainment.
Presidential Trading Cards
- Talmage Boston's mother gifted him presidential trading cards to broaden his interests beyond baseball.
- This sparked a lifelong fascination with presidential history, beginning with Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War centennial.
A Historian's Passion
- Talmage Boston, despite lacking political ambitions, maintains a keen interest in presidential history.
- He enjoys interviewing historians and writing about presidents, considering it a significant part of his life.