Leadership Lessons From The Great Books - History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides

Episode • Oct 30, 2024 • 49m

History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides
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00:00 Leadership lessons from Thucydides' Peloponnesian War history.

04:33 Nomadic living caused instability; Attica remained stable.

06:46 Thucydides: Athenian historian of Greece's fragmented past.

13:18 You enabled Athenian aggression by inaction.

15:18 Athenian mistakes aided us more than you.

19:41 Grievances lead to war: stated vs. hidden reasons.

21:18 Human nature drives personal and national conflicts.

27:01 Excessive praise breeds envy; traditions honor ancestors.

28:04 Praising democracy and honoring fallen heroes today.

32:43 Athenians value discussion and foresight in decision-making.

37:00 Defining sacrifice and meaning in modern times.

40:46 History's lessons shape understanding of human nature.

42:02 History offers deeper insights into human nature.

45:12 Practical skills enrich future leaders'.

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Episode Music: Gluck - Iphigenie En Tauride - 1. Akt Nr.01-Nr.10
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Opening and closing themes composed by Brian Sanyshyn of Brian Sanyshyn Music.
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