Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
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Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
#233 Narcissists Want the Crown, Leaders Grow the Kingdom
The Scott Townsend Show
5 minutes
4 months ago
#233 Narcissists Want the Crown, Leaders Grow the Kingdom
Leadership isn't about pursuing titles but developing others to reach their potential. Our conversation explores how leadership perspectives evolve from seeking positions to focusing on creating meaningful impact and building capable teams. • Shifting from wanting leadership positions to prioritizing good work and social influence • How leadership positions naturally attract narcissistic personalities • The distinction between self-serving leaders and those who develop others • John Maxwell'...
The Scott Townsend Show
Send us a text In this third annual Christmas tradition, I welcome Eric back to the show for a wide-ranging conversation about books, reading, and the lifelong pursuit of understanding. We talk about his ambitious “great books” journey—now stretching toward what may become a 40-year project—covering everything from Greek tragedies and Plato’s dialogues to Confucius, Viktor Frankl, and modern classics. We dig into Eric’s disciplined reading habits, his yearly practice of starting January and F...
