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I Alone Can Fix It
This episode explores the profound impact when a leader's belief in their own indispensability clashes with the machinery of government and the loyalty of those around them.
“This episode explores the profound impact when a leader's belief in their own indispensability clashes with the machinery of government and the loyalty of those around them.”
— Carol Leonnig | Philip Rucker, I Alone Can Fix It
Political Leadership, Governance, Institutional Erosion, Loyalty vs. Duty
If you've ever watched a leader dismiss expert advice, convinced only they hold the answers, this will illuminate the deeper forces at play, and this will help you see what to do next.
Carol Leonnig and Philip Rucker, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporters, draw on deep access and meticulous reporting to reveal the inner workings of a presidency defined by a singular, unshakeable belief in one's own indispensability.