When and How Leaders Matter with Jared Diamond
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Pulitzer Prize-winning author Jared Diamond explores what it takes for a leader to leave a lasting mark, beginning with a striking question: What might have happened if a near-fatal car accident in 1930 had killed Adolf Hitler before he rose to power? Guided by a moderator and drawing on examples from politics, business, sports, and religion, Diamond reveals how leaders' success depends on a complex interplay of personality, timing, and circumstance.