Episode 111-Truman Sacks MacArthur

In part 3 of a 3-part podcast series, Richard Lummis and I consider the leadership styles of Harry Truman, Douglas MacArthur and what led to Truman sacking MacArthur. In this episode, we consider Truman's sacking of MacArthur.

Episode 111 of the 12 O'Clock High podcast, hosted by Tom Fox, titled "Episode 111-Truman Sacks MacArthur" was published on June 10, 2019 and runs 21 minutes.

June 10, 2019 ·21m · 12 O'Clock High

Summary

Richard Lummis and I are back and we head in a different direction today. This episode begins a three-part podcast series where consider the two principals from a titanic struggle in the early 1950s. It was between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur. In today’s Part 3, we consider some of the leadership lessons from Truman’s decision to and sacking of MacArthur. Some of the issues posed include: ·     Was the sacking inevitable? ·     How much control must you have on subordinate? How much should you have?·     MacArthur said he wanted to save live; Truman wanted to end the war. Were these mutually exclusive bargaining positions? ·     Was MacArthur subordinate when he sabotaged Truman’s attempt at a cease fire?·     What would you have done?·     What should a leader do in the face of criticism like the Benning letter? Additional resources The Firing of MacArthurThe Benning Letter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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