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Podcast: The Aggressive Life with Brian Tome
Episode: Lessons from Lincoln on Enduring Crisis with Nancy Koehn—Historian, Harvard Business School
Description: Over 150 years after his death, Abraham Lincoln’s leadership still shapes America. Routinely ranked as the nation’s greatest president, Lincoln led the country through the Civil War, ended slavery, and reunited a divided nation. In this episode of The Aggressive Life, host Brian Tome sits down with renowned historian Nancy Koehn for an unfiltered conversation about Lincoln’s life and legacy. They explore his rise from obscurity, his struggles with mental health, his bold confrontation with rebellious generals, and the decisions that made him a transformational leader. Discover how Abraham Lincoln’s aggressive life—marked by resilience, courage, and vision—rem...