How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents

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How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons From Our Top Presidents

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Talmage Boston, acclaimed author and historian, discusses his new book, How the Best Did It: Leadership Lessons from Our Top Presidents, in a conversation with historian and Miller Center Senior Fellow Steven Gillon, moderated by Marc Selverstone, the Miller Center’s director of presidential studies. Drawing on the lives of America’s eight greatest presidents, Boston reveals the leadership traits that propelled them to success and explores how those same principles can be applied in today's world. With insightful analysis and personal reflections on figures like George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, and Abraham Lincoln, Boston offers a fresh perspective with timeless lessons. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, aspiring leader, or simply curious, this talk invites you to be inspired by the best of the best.


This event is sponsored by the Miller Center in partnership with the Virginia Festival of the Book.

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