Solitude and Leadership (William Deresiewicz, West Point 2009) | Art of Manliness Podcast #333
Art of Manliness · ★ Dr. Daniels Hall of Fame
Why it's in the Hall of Fame: Thinking is the work. Find time alone to do it, or someone else will do your thinking for you.
Why leaders watch it
Leadership requires thinking for yourself, and that requires solitude, focus and the courage to disagree.
An audio presentation of 'Solitude and Leadership,' the lecture William Deresiewicz delivered to the plebe class at West Point in 2009, on why leaders need time alone to think.
Takeaways
- Real leaders think for themselves
- Concentration and solitude are leadership tools
- Excellence is not the same as leadership
Topics: Vision & purpose, Learning & growth, Decision making & mental models
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