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The Strategerist

The Strategerist

George W. Bush Presidential Center

What happens when you cross the 43rd President, late night sketch comedy, and interesting conversation? The inspiration behind The Strategerist– a podcast series highlighting the American spirit of leadership and compassion.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best The Strategerist episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to The Strategerist for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite The Strategerist episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Strategerist - Niloofar Rahmani

Niloofar Rahmani

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01/23/19 • 21 min

As a young girl growing up in Afghanistan, Captain Niloofar Rahmani dreamed of finding her wings. Like all women under Taliban rule, she was forbidden from attending school, working, or showing her face in public. But her story is one of courage and strength, as she became the first female fighter pilot in the Afghan military after the fall of the Taliban in 2001. 

Learn how the George W. Bush Institute is promoting education, healthcare, and economic opportunity for women around the world. 

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Meghan Ogilvie is the CEO of Dog Tag Inc., a non-profit with the goal of empowering veterans with service-connected disabilities, military spouses, and caregivers to find renewed purpose and community through an unexpected combination: a bakery and a classroom.

Meghan joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute's Eva Chiang at the 2022 Forum on Leadership to discuss Dog Tag Bakery's mission and her experience as a Presidential Leadership Scholar.

Hear from Meghan about her growth as a leader, the importance of a good network, and Dog Tag's famous baked goods on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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General David Petraeus rose the ranks to four-star general in the U.S. Army and led the CIA during his four-decade career in public service.

He joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the George W. Bush Institute’s Jason Galui to discuss his new book, “Conflict: The Evolution of Warfare from 1945 to Ukraine.” He talked about his time serving our country and protecting our nation’s secrets as well as the lessons he’s learned as a leader during some of our country’s most crucial moments.

Hear more from General Petraeus on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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Former White House Social Secretaries from multiple administrations recently traveled to Dallas for a special Engage at the Bush Center, presented by NexPoint event.

Amy Zantzinger, social secretary for President and Mrs. Bush, and Jeremy Bernard, social secretary for President and Mrs. Obama, joined host Andrew Kaufmann beforehand to discuss the responsibilities of their job, their favorite White House events, and the lessons they learned in this important role.

Hear more from Amy and Jeremy on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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Doctors Sunny Jha, Loren Robinson, and Jay Bhatt are on the front lines in their communities in the fight against COVID-19 -- but thanks to vaccines that are now available, see a light at the end of the tunnel. They've witnessed first hand the pain caused by COVID-19, the progress we’ve made in a short amount of time, and the fear in patients as vaccine distribution ramps up. But, the science is clear: the vaccines are safe, and #ThisIsOurShot to bring the pandemic under control.

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The Strategerist - Byron Sanders— Helping Youth Chart Their Path
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06/28/19 • 29 min

The Presidential Leadership Scholar program gives rising leaders the edge they need to make a difference in the world. After participating in the program, Byron Sanders became President and CEO of Big Thought– a Dallas educational nonprofit. Byron is leading an organization that is breaking a tragic cycle seen in too many communities. He tells us about President George W. Bush and President Bill Clinton’s visit to one of Big Thoughts safe spaces and how the Presidential Leadership Scholar program changed his life journey.

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The Strategerist - Alexandra Hudson -- The Soul of Civility
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02/23/24 • 41 min

Alexandra Hudson is the author of new book The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves. She joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh to discuss the difference between civility and politeness, why civility is a duty of citizenship, and how we can flourish across deep differences.

Hear more from Alexandra on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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The Soul of Civility: Timeless Principles to Heal Society and Ourselves

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The Strategerist - Governor Spencer Cox -- How to Disagree Better
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02/14/24 • 37 min

Governor Spencer Cox currently serves as the 18th governor of Utah and as chair of the National Governor’s Association, where he launched the Disagree Better initiative.

Governor Cox joined host Andrew Kaufmann and the George W. Bush Institute’s Chris Walsh for a conversation about listening, tough discussions, and, yes, disagreeing – and why disagreeing is actually a good thing when done thoughtfully and respectfully.

Hear more from Governor Cox on his time as governor, the importance of civility, and hot sports opinions on the NBA on this episode of The Strategerist, presented by the George W. Bush Presidential Center.

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The Art of Disagreeing Better with Governor Cox and Kansas Governor Laura Kelly

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Strategerist have?

The Strategerist currently has 154 episodes available.

What topics does The Strategerist cover?

The podcast is about News, Society & Culture, Compassion, Leadership, News Commentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on The Strategerist?

The episode title 'Hector Barreto - Entrepreneurship and Immigrants' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Strategerist?

The average episode length on The Strategerist is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Strategerist released?

Episodes of The Strategerist are typically released every 7 days, 1 hour.

When was the first episode of The Strategerist?

The first episode of The Strategerist was released on Jan 23, 2019.

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