There are certain instances in life when we take our responsibilities so seriously that we swear an oath.

Where did this tradition come from? Who do we owe it to? And why are oaths necessary, anyway?

It comes down to accountability.

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Links

* Duty Bound (Timeless & Timely)

* Scott’s speaking page

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The second in command in any job gets neither the attention nor the respect that the chief does.

By virtue of their timing, the founders and those who came first tend to command the spotlight.

And yet, those who follow them do more than continue a legacy; they need to forge their own path and determine how to create something sustainable.

Lindsay M. Chervinsky, in her new book Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic, makes the case that without John Adams’ wisdom and good judgment, America as we know it might not have survived.

You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts.

Links

* Making the Presidency: John Adams and the Precedents that Forged the Republic (Amazon | Bookshop.org)

* Lindsay Chervinsky (website)

* Dr. Chervinksy’s other books:

* The Cabinet: George Washington and the Creation of an American Institution (Amazon | Bookshop.org)

* Mourning the Presidents: Loss and Legacy in American Culture (Amazon | Bookshop.org)

* A Crisis of Uncertainty (Timeless & Timely)

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Our theme song is Timeless Harmony, written by Matías Léon and performed by Matías Léon and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.

Humans live for stories.

Our entire lives, we're surrounded by stories. And they can be immensely powerful at communicating ideas and inspiring those around us.

In this episode, I’ve got a story that may move you in some way.

You can find Timeless Leadership wherever you get podcasts.

Links

* Episode 82: Story Time with Neal Foard

* Scott’s speaking page

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Music

Our theme song is Timeless Harmony, written by Matías Léon and performed by Matías Léon and the City of Prague Philharmonic Orchestra.