033: History on a Horse: Venezuela, Power and New York City.

Episode descriptionOn a cold New York morning, I walk past the Simón Bolívar statue near 59th Street and Sixth Avenue and think about why a 19th-century Venezuelan liberator still feels relevant today.Bolívar fought foreign rule, resource extraction and the impossible task of unifying competing interests across Latin America—problems that sound uncomfortably familiar in 2026.From Venezuela, oil and modern regime politics to America’s fixation on strategic resources, and from global power plays to the quieter leadership battles inside cities and businesses, this episode reflects on how history doesn’t repeat—but it definitely rhymes.Listener responseIf this episode made you notice something you hadn’t before, you can leave a short voice message or text.Messages may be referenced anonymously unless you say otherwise. All are read or listened to.Listener response:https://uponconsideration.com/#listener-responseRelated workI share examples of how early misalignment shows up inside organizations. Not at the breaking point. Before momentum makes it expensive.https://thenewcommunicate.comFollow Upon Consideration* Podcast: https://uponconsideration.com/#follow* Newsletter: https://uponconsideration.com/* Author: https://uponconsideration.com/#more* Support: https://uponconsideration.com/#support-listenerPhotos This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wiljr.substack.com