Episode · The Daily Stoic · 2022-03-25
Books mentioned on Dr. Randall Stutman on Being a Student of Leadership
Books mentioned, in the order they came up
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How to Be a Leader
How to Be a Leader is a collection of ancient essays and practical advice attributed to the Greek historian and philosopher Plutarch, translated in a modern edition by Jeffrey Beneker that explores the dynamics of leadership, public service, and personal responsibility in classical antiquity.
Recommended“yeah there's a great book it's a new translation of plutarch called how to be a leader and he has a good line”
Where to get it
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Lincoln's Virtues
Lincoln's Virtues by William Lee Miller is a biographical study examining Abraham Lincoln's moral development and political effectiveness as a statesman during a period of profound national crisis.
Discussed“there's actually a book i love i have it up here called lincoln's virtues yeah it's less about lincoln and and more about the idea”
Where to get it
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Management of the Absurd
Discussed“there's an old book called management of the absurd that i just happened to have very very fond of and it's from 1996”
Where to get it
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The Contrarian's Guide to Leadership
Discussed“there was a guy named sample who wrote a book in 2002 he was the president of usc called the contrarian's guide to leadership”
Where to get it
