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.