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Upset the Status Quo — Andrew Jackson

If you aren’t happy with the way things are, change them. It’s simple advice, but we often don’t heed it. We may perceive the systems we…

Sep 4, 2019

Upset the Status Quo — Andrew Jackson

Sep 4, 2019

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To Lead, Be Humble — Ulysses S. Grant

Humility is a trait we should all strive to cultivate. The best leaders throughout history, especially in the U.S. military, were humble…

Aug 19, 2019

To Lead, Be Humble — Ulysses S. Grant

Aug 19, 2019

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Life and Leadership — Quick Stuff You Probably Already Know (But is Good to Hear Again)

Leadership is not separate from an ideal philosophy and vision for simply living life. The ideal leader embodies compassion, dedication…

Jul 27, 2019

Life and Leadership — Quick Stuff You Probably Already Know (But is Good to Hear Again)

Jul 27, 2019

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How Loss Can be Positive — Theodore Roosevelt

The vast majority of people will experience major loss in their lives. Loss of loved ones, relationships, or major goals can be…

Jul 24, 2019

How Loss Can be Positive — Theodore Roosevelt

Jul 24, 2019

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How Depression can Foster Effective Leadership — Lincoln and Empathy

Among scholarly consensus and public opinion polls, Abraham Lincoln is consistently ranked as the greatest president in the history of the…

Jul 22, 2019

How Depression can Foster Effective Leadership — Lincoln and Empathy

Jul 22, 2019

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The Foundation of Freedom

President James A. Garfield doesn’t get much attention in the annals of presidential history. Considering he only served in the office for…

Jul 13, 2019

The Foundation of Freedom

Jul 13, 2019

Matt Lively

Matt Lively

I’m Matt Lively, a writer & grad student at UChicago. I post historical anecdotes or general articles related to leadership, history, and general life lessons.

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