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The Reluctant Leader: A Story About Theodore Roosevelt
18:50 - 23:00 (04:10)
Theodore Roosevelt, former president of the United States, was a leader who didn't prefer being in charge. He gave an impactful speech about the National Park System and believed in protecting vast tracts of land, which was a revolutionary idea at the time.
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Teddy Roosevelt established the police academy in New York City to combat corruption and improve the quality of police officers.
18:50 - 20:06 (01:16)
Summary
Teddy Roosevelt established the police academy in New York City to combat corruption and improve the quality of police officers. He preferred the number two position, allowing him to effectively run the organization without being in charge.
ChapterThe Reluctant Leader: A Story About Theodore Roosevelt
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
A politician pushed reforms through the New York Police Department and implemented an educational academy that taught officers all they needed to become well-rounded police officers that were honest and true.
20:06 - 20:33 (00:26)
Summary
A politician pushed reforms through the New York Police Department and implemented an educational academy that taught officers all they needed to become well-rounded police officers that were honest and true.
ChapterThe Reluctant Leader: A Story About Theodore Roosevelt
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
Teddy Roosevelt's leadership style was focused on achieving the goal and not on being popular.
20:33 - 21:41 (01:07)
Summary
Teddy Roosevelt's leadership style was focused on achieving the goal and not on being popular. He would often push past the point of being liked to accomplish what he set out to do, as illustrated in his time as police commissioner and his later role in the Navy.
ChapterThe Reluctant Leader: A Story About Theodore Roosevelt
EpisodeThe Presidents - Part Two (feat. Louis C.K.)
PodcastMatt and Shane's Secret Podcast
This transcript discusses the history behind the creation of the National Park System, including Teddy Roosevelt's role as an advocate for conservation during his presidency.
21:41 - 23:00 (01:19)
Summary
This transcript discusses the history behind the creation of the National Park System, including Teddy Roosevelt's role as an advocate for conservation during his presidency.