George Washington is one of the most celebrated and beloved leaders of all time. What was it about Washington that made him such an effective leader? On this episode, we explore the making of George Washington: How he rose from relatively mundane origins to become the head of the American revolution.
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Ernest Shackleton (Remastered)
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This episode explores the extraordinary life of Ernest Shackleton and the impossible challenges he faced at the edge of the world. Through his failures, decisions, and unbreakable resolve, we uncover timeless lessons on leadership under extreme pressure.
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Thomas Jefferson, le président américain francophile, avec Laurent Zecchini
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Thomas Jefferson accède à la présidence des États-Unis en 1800, peu de temps après des années de révolution et de guerre, en particulier la guerre d’Indépendance, qui s’est déroulée de 1775 à 1783. Il ouvre par son m ... Show More
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