Ep 179 — Great Leaders | Crucible of Doubt pt. 2

Author: Bryce Blankenagel; Shannon Grover
Published: Wed 25 Jun 2025
Episode Link: https://glassboxpodcast.libsyn.com/ep-179-great-leaders-crucible-of-doubt-pt-2

Let’s talk leaders. What qualities does a great leader have? What’s the difference between a good and great leader? And we talk about three leaders in history. In our Sword of Laman segment, we cover the next few chapters of the Givens’ book. And to clear your palette, we share a news article about a charitable move Bill Gates is making. Enjoy!

Show Notes:

What is Ethical Leadership and Why is it Important?: https://professional.dce.harvard.edu/blog/what-is-ethical-leadership-and-why-is-it-important/#The-6-Main-Principles-of-Ethical-Leadership

What Great Leaders do that Good Leaders Don’t: https://www.forbes.com/sites/dougsundheim/2023/04/13/what-great-leaders-do-that-good-leaders-dont/

Elizabeth I: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elizabeth_I#

Queen Elizabeth I: The controversies and accomplishments: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/queen-elizabeth-l-0011092

Elizabeth I, Religious Questions and the fate of Mary, Queen of Scots: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Elizabeth-I/Religious-questions-and-the-fate-of-Mary-Queen-of-Scots

Bloody Mary: The Marriage, Reign, and Death of a Queen of England: https://www.ancient-origins.net/history-famous-people/bloody-mary-marriage-reign-and-death-queen-england-004122

Catherine the Great: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catherine_the_Great#

Legacy of Catherine the Great: https://www.britannica.com/biography/Catherine-the-Great/Legacy

Imperial Crown of Russia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Imperial_crown_of_Russia

The Story of Catherine the Great: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/true-story-catherine-great-180974863/

Hypocrite, reactionary, usurper, sex maniac: is Catherine the Great’s reputation justified?: https://www.historyextra.com/period/georgian/catherine-great-russian-empress-reputation-justified/