The Art of Manliness

#163: Leadership Lessons From Major Dick Winters

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Dec 15, 2015
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INSIGHT

Leadership Defined Winters' Legacy

  • Dick Winters became known for leadership more than combat fame because he consistently produced exceptional results through people.
  • Colonel Cole Kingseed credits Winters' leadership as the defining trait separating him from other Band of Brothers members.
ANECDOTE

Dinner That Started A Friendship

  • Cole Kingseed met Dick Winters when an officer invited Winters to speak at West Point and then to dinner.
  • That private dinner was the seed of a deep friendship that later led Kingseed to help Winters with his memoirs.
ADVICE

Train Your Body To Toughen Your Mind

  • Prioritize physical fitness as a leader because mental toughness in crises is built on physical toughness.
  • Use running and disciplined daily training to create space for reflection and preparedness.
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