Richard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. Some of the highlights of this podcast include: ·     Some of the leadership principles of Truman included: (a) do not mistake yourself for the institution; (b) keep a court jester; (c) understand the limits to your power; and (d) don’t worry about being or staying popular. ·     Make peace with your decisions and move on. ·     You can get much more done if you don’t worry about who gets credit.·     Surround yourself with the top talent and listen to them. ·     Truman’s personal assets included, humility, honesty, intellectual integrity, homespun character and the ability to speak plain truths.  Additional resources Harry Truman’s Reality-Based LeadershipLeadership Qualities of Harry S. Truman

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