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Washington's Crossing by David Hackett Fischer — WisdomDeck honest review

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Washington's Crossing

by David Hackett Fischer

The winter of 1776: defeat, retreat, the Delaware crossing, Trenton and Princeton, and how Washington learned to lead a free people. Pulitzer winner.

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you want leadership under near-total failure.

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Three things you will actually use

Adapt after defeat.
Lead by consent.
Boldness at the bottom.

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Fischer's crossing.

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