Leadership Episodes

April 20, 2025

Historical Lessons of Leadership with Catherine Allgor

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, historian Catherine Allgor explores the early First Ladies of the United States, examining how they navigated gendered power dynamics within their roles. She delves into how these wom...
April 6, 2025

The Power of Character with Jeffrey Engel

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy , Jeffrey A. Engel, Director of the Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University, shares his personal experience with former President George H.W. Bush and the valu...
March 23, 2025

Leadership on the Supreme Court with Steve Vladeck

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Georgetown University Law Center professor Steve Vladeck explores the history of leadership on the United States Supreme Court, the qualities of an effective justice, and how public o...
March 9, 2025

Leading in Times of Crisis with Michelle Korsmo

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Michelle Korsmo, President and CEO of the National Restaurant Association, shares expert insights on developing a strong leadership style, navigating crises, and transitioning into ne...
Feb. 17, 2025

A Balanced Republic with Dr. Yuval Levin

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy , historian, political analyst, and author Dr. Yuval Levin explores the foundations of American democracy, the qualities of effective presidential leadership, and the role of compromis...
Guest: Yuval Levin
Nov. 26, 2024

The Civic Bargain with Brook Manville

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Brook Manville, author of The Civic Bargain: How Democracy Survives, discusses the concept of leadership in a democracy. He emphasizes that democracy is fundamentally a bargain, a sys...
Nov. 12, 2024

Communication and the Digital Future with Dr. Colleen Shogan

This podcast episode features an interview with Dr. Colleen Shogan, the director of the National Archives and Records Administration. Dr. Shogan discusses the importance of effective leadership and communication, particularly...
Oct. 29, 2024

Learning from History with General David Petraeus and Andrew Roberts

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, General David Petraeus and historian Andrew Roberts discuss the art of leadership, drawing from their book Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine. They explore the ti...
Oct. 15, 2024

Service and Respect with General John Allen

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Dr. Patrick Spero interviews General John Allen, a retired U.S. Marine Corps four-star general, about his views on leadership. General Allen defines leadership as the means to accompl...
Guest: John R. Allen
Oct. 1, 2024

Integrity and Democracy with Representatives Steve Womack and Pat Ryan

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Representatives Steve Womack and Pat Ryan, two elected officials on opposite sides of the aisle, discuss their views on leadership. They emphasize the importance of integrity, directi...
Sept. 17, 2024

Leading Change with Carly Fiorina

In this episode of Leadership and Legacy, Dr. Patrick Spero interviews Carly Fiorina, former CEO of Hewlett Packard. She discusses her experiences at AT&T and HP, highlighting the challenges of leading change within large org...
Guest: Carly Fiorina