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Robert Caro's Unconventional Power Biographies
43:49 - 51:32 (07:42)
Journalist Robert Caro's biographies, such as The Power Broker, showcase his unique ability to uncover hidden sources of power that enable individuals to make great changes.
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The American biographer, William Manchester, is known for his detailed approach.
43:49 - 46:03 (02:13)
Summary
The American biographer, William Manchester, is known for his detailed approach. His books, including the two-volume biography on Churchill and his memoir on his time as a young Marine, showcase his love for spending months absorbing all available information on a subject before diving into writing.
ChapterRobert Caro's Unconventional Power Biographies
Episode#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
This transcript excerpt looks at Robert Caro's talent for uncovering the often unseen pockets of power that allow people to get things done, and how he shows in his works how these sources of power can evolve over time.
46:03 - 48:04 (02:00)
Summary
This transcript excerpt looks at Robert Caro's talent for uncovering the often unseen pockets of power that allow people to get things done, and how he shows in his works how these sources of power can evolve over time.
ChapterRobert Caro's Unconventional Power Biographies
Episode#483: Jim Collins on The Value of Small Gestures, Unseen Sources of Power, and More
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The podcast host and guest discuss learning leadership lessons from characters such as the Sith Lords and Robert Moses, as portrayed in the film adaptation of Motherless Brooklyn by Edward Norton.
48:04 - 51:32 (03:28)
Summary
The podcast host and guest discuss learning leadership lessons from characters such as the Sith Lords and Robert Moses, as portrayed in the film adaptation of Motherless Brooklyn by Edward Norton.