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#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
1:43:32
Published: Fri Sep 07 2018
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Doris Kearns Goodwin (@DorisKGoodwin) is a biographer, historian, and political commentator who found her curiosity about leadership sparked more than half century ago as a professor at Harvard. Her experiences working for LBJ in the White House and later assisting him on his memoirs led to her first book, Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream. She followed up with the Pulitzer Prize-winning No Ordinary Time: Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: The Home Front in World War II. She earned the Lincoln Prize for the runaway bestseller Team of Rivals, the basis for Steven Spielberg's award-winning film Lincoln, and the Carnegie Medal for The Bully Pulpit, the chronicle of the friendship between Theodore Roosevelt and William Howard Taft.Her newest book, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, examines how the four presidents she's studied most closely — Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, FDR, and LBJ — found their footing. It goes all the way back to when they first entered public life and takes a look at the daily habits, tricks, and tools they used to navigate confusion, uncertainty, fear, and hope to establish themselves as leaders.Enjoy!This podcast is brought to you by Audible. I have used Audible for years, and I love audiobooks. I have a few to recommend:Ready Player One by Ernest ClineThe Tao of Seneca by SenecaThe Graveyard Book by Neil GaimanAll you need to do to get your free 30-day Audible trial is visit Audible.com/Tim. Choose one of the above books, or choose any of the endless options they offer. That could be a book, a newspaper, a magazine, or even a class. It's that easy. Go to Audible.com/Tim or text TIM to 500500 to get started today.This episode is also brought to you by Inktel. Ever since I wrote The 4-Hour Workweek, I've been frequently asked about how I choose to delegate tasks. At the root of many of my decisions is a simple question: "How can I invest money to improve my quality of life?" Or, "how can I spend moderate money to save significant time?"Inktel is one of those investments. It is a turnkey solution for all of your customer care needs. Its team answers more than one million customer service requests each year. It can also interact with your customers across all platforms, including email, phone, social media, text, and chat.Inktel removes the logistics and headache of customer communication, allowing you to grow your business by focusing on your strengths. And as a listener of this podcast, you can get up to $10,000 off your start-up fees and costs waived by visiting inktel.com/tim.***If you enjoy the podcast, would you please consider leaving a short review on Apple Podcasts/iTunes? It takes less than 60 seconds, and it really makes a difference in helping to convince hard-to-get guests. I also love reading the reviews!For show notes and past guests, please visit tim.blog/podcast.Sign up for Tim’s email newsletter (“5-Bullet Friday”) at tim.blog/friday.For transcripts of episodes, go to tim.blog/transcripts.Interested in sponsoring the podcast? Visit tim.blog/sponsor and fill out the form.Discover Tim’s books: tim.blog/books.Follow Tim:Twitter: twitter.com/tferriss Instagram: instagram.com/timferrissFacebook: facebook.com/timferriss YouTube: youtube.com/timferrissPast guests on The Tim Ferriss Show include Jerry Seinfeld, Hugh Jackman, Dr. Jane Goodall, LeBron James, Kevin Hart, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Jamie Foxx, Matthew McConaughey, Esther Perel, Elizabeth Gilbert, Terry Crews, Sia, Yuval Noah Harari, Malcolm Gladwell, Madeleine Albright, Cheryl Strayed, Jim Collins, Mary Karr, Maria Popova, Sam Harris, Michael Phelps, Bob Iger, Edward Norton, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Neil Strauss, Ken Burns, Maria Sharapova, Marc Andreessen, Neil Gaiman, Neil de Grasse Tyson, Jocko Willink, Daniel Ek, Kelly Slater, Dr. Peter Attia, Seth Godin, Howard Marks, Dr. Brené Brown, Eric Schmidt, Michael Lewis, Joe Gebbia, Michael Pollan, Dr. Jordan Peterson, Vince Vaughn, Brian Koppelman, Ramit Sethi, Dax Shepard, Tony Robbins, Jim Dethmer, Dan Harris, Ray Dalio, Naval Ravikant, Vitalik Buterin, Elizabeth Lesser, Amanda Palmer, Katie Haun, Sir Richard Branson, Chuck Palahniuk, Arianna Huffington, Reid Hoffman, Bill Burr, Whitney Cummings, Rick Rubin, Dr. Vivek Murthy, Darren Aronofsky, and many more.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
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00:00 - 03:07 (03:07)
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Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this episode of The Tim Ferris Show, Tim interviews historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," which explores the early lives and leadership of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson.
03:07 - 11:41 (08:34)
Summary
In this episode of The Tim Ferris Show, Tim interviews historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin about her latest book, "Leadership in Turbulent Times," which explores the early lives and leadership of Presidents Abraham Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson. Kearns Goodwin also shares insights on how to develop leadership skills even during difficult times.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Bestselling author and historian Barbara Tuchman recounts how her father taught her how to keep score during baseball games at a young age and how her love for history grew from that.
11:41 - 17:43 (06:01)
Summary
Bestselling author and historian Barbara Tuchman recounts how her father taught her how to keep score during baseball games at a young age and how her love for history grew from that. Additionally, Tuchman shares how she would listen to her mother tell stories about her past in an attempt to keep her mind occupied and possibly halt the effects of her damaged heart.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin recounts her experience as a White House Fellow, including a chance encounter that led to her becoming a presidential biographer, and a moment of uncertainty due to her involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement.
17:43 - 25:48 (08:04)
Summary
Presidential historian Doris Kearns Goodwin recounts her experience as a White House Fellow, including a chance encounter that led to her becoming a presidential biographer, and a moment of uncertainty due to her involvement in the anti-Vietnam War movement.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the long periods of time she spent writing each of her books, including those about Lyndon B. Johnson, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln.
25:48 - 31:34 (05:45)
Summary
Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses the long periods of time she spent writing each of her books, including those about Lyndon B. Johnson, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln. She also discusses her experiences being in the presence of Lyndon B. Johnson, and the uncertainty of becoming a writer compared to her previous career as a teacher.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses how empathy, a critical quality for any leader, was an inborn trait of Abraham Lincoln.
31:35 - 37:06 (05:31)
Summary
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin discusses how empathy, a critical quality for any leader, was an inborn trait of Abraham Lincoln. Even as a child, he showed compassion towards animals and people, possessing the ability to put past hurt behind him and trust those who were right for the time.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Leaders can develop various skills over time, including intelligence, communication, and people skills.
37:06 - 45:43 (08:37)
Summary
Leaders can develop various skills over time, including intelligence, communication, and people skills. It's crucial for leaders to surround themselves with people who can offer dissenting opinions and question their assumptions.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Fellow feeling, the idea of understanding and appreciating other people's perspectives, is essential for a successful democracy.
45:43 - 53:10 (07:26)
Summary
Fellow feeling, the idea of understanding and appreciating other people's perspectives, is essential for a successful democracy. By broadening one's experiences and meeting people from different backgrounds and viewpoints, leaders can develop the skills needed for civil discourse and effective decision-making.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
In this podcast episode, historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin shares insights on leadership lessons from historical figures including FDR, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt.
53:10 - 59:28 (06:18)
Summary
In this podcast episode, historian and author Doris Kearns Goodwin shares insights on leadership lessons from historical figures including FDR, Lincoln, and Teddy Roosevelt. Goodwin emphasizes the importance of maintaining a connection with people at all levels, listening to their stories, and developing a broader perspective.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Leaders like FDR and Lincoln had their own ways of dealing with anger while avoiding negative consequences.
59:28 - 1:06:53 (07:24)
Summary
Leaders like FDR and Lincoln had their own ways of dealing with anger while avoiding negative consequences. Channeling anger in a productive way is an important part of leadership.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The book 'Leadership In Turbulent Times' by Doris Kearns Goodwin traces the political lineage of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson, illustrating how their politicians' heroes became their role models.
1:06:53 - 1:12:18 (05:25)
Summary
The book 'Leadership In Turbulent Times' by Doris Kearns Goodwin traces the political lineage of Lincoln, Teddy Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson, illustrating how their politicians' heroes became their role models.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
FDR, Lincoln, Churchill, and TR had their unique ways of relaxing and dealing with anxiety amidst their leadership responsibilities, such as FDR's cocktail hour and Churchill's love for theater.
1:12:18 - 1:20:35 (08:17)
Summary
FDR, Lincoln, Churchill, and TR had their unique ways of relaxing and dealing with anxiety amidst their leadership responsibilities, such as FDR's cocktail hour and Churchill's love for theater.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about the inspiration behind her new book, "Leadership in Turbulent Times", and shares insights from Teddy Roosevelt's leadership during anxious moments in his political career.
1:20:35 - 1:25:56 (05:20)
Summary
Doris Kearns Goodwin talks about the inspiration behind her new book, "Leadership in Turbulent Times", and shares insights from Teddy Roosevelt's leadership during anxious moments in his political career.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
The key takeaway from historically great leaders like Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt is their resilience and ability to come through adversity as well as their behavioral patterns fitting the challenges of their time, such as FDR's emergence as a more warm-hearted and connected leader after contracting and surviving polio.
1:25:56 - 1:30:24 (04:27)
Summary
The key takeaway from historically great leaders like Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin D. Roosevelt is their resilience and ability to come through adversity as well as their behavioral patterns fitting the challenges of their time, such as FDR's emergence as a more warm-hearted and connected leader after contracting and surviving polio.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin, discusses her latest book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, which explores the personal lives and experiences of four US presidents and how they overcame adversities to become great leaders.
1:30:25 - 1:36:22 (05:57)
Summary
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, Doris Kearns Goodwin, discusses her latest book, Leadership in Turbulent Times, which explores the personal lives and experiences of four US presidents and how they overcame adversities to become great leaders.
Episode#335: The Life Lessons and Success Habits of Four Presidents — Doris Kearns Goodwin
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
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1:36:22 - 1:43:23 (07:00)
Summary
Inktel offers 24/7 customer service, across all platforms including email, phone social media and text for e-commerce and tech businesses allowing customers to interact with their products and services with technical experts and opinion leaders that can answer customer inquiries and satisfy client needs.