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Timeless LeadershipEpisode 84: Making the Presidency with Lindsay ChervinskyThe second in command in any job gets neither the attention nor the respect that the chief does.By virtue of their timing, the founders and those who came first tend to command the spotlight.And yet, those who follow them do more than continue a legacy; they need to forge their own path and determine how to create something sustainable.Lindsay M. Chervinsky, in her new book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, makes the case that without John Adams’ wisdom and good judgment, America as we...2024-10-1436 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 54: The Role of an Advisor“It is very lonesome at the summit!”“Like a man’s life, when he has climbed to eminence.” — Nathaniel Hawthorne, 1860Even when we reach the top, we’re not alone. We always have others to call upon, even if they’re not colleagues.Trusted advisors keep us focused, remind us of the importance of relationships, help us keep our egos in check, and help us become lifelong learners and servants. Some quotes from this episode that reflect the value of our advisors:“If a man does not make new acquaintances as h...2023-10-2324 min
Timeless Leadership& More - Episode #53This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.timelesstimely.comFor members of the Ampersand Guild, our premium subscription tier, the conversation with Lindsay M. Chervinsky continues.Sign up to join the Ampersand Guild today, where you get exclusive content from us.Dr. Chervinsky is the author of The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution and co-editor of Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in Amer…2023-10-2001 min
Timeless LeadershipEpisode 53: The Cabinet with Lindsay ChervinskyIt’s tempting to think of the presidential cabinet as having always been in place. But, like the development of the U.S., government itself, it was gradual and it involved the initial leadership of George Washington.Dr. Lindsay M. Chervinsky, Senior Fellow at the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University and author The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution, joins us to discuss this important step in the evolution of presidential leadership.In the discussion, we’ll learn the reasons why Washington surrounded himself with people smarter than him...2023-10-1643 min