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May 2021
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John McCain: Prisoner of War | Greater t...

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After five years in captivity, John McCain and his fellow POWs try to keep their spirits up by finding new ways to hold on. When news comes that the war will soon be over, he must figure out what learnings he wants to bring back to his future life.  For more reading, we recommend Lessons from the Hanoi Hilton: Six Characteristics of High-Performance Teams b ... Show More
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