180. The Enemy Gets a Vote: Eisenhower and the D-Day Delay

14/04/2025 14 min Episodio 180
180. The Enemy Gets a Vote: Eisenhower and the D-Day Delay

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What do you do when the biggest decision of your life hinges on a weather report? In this episode, we explore the story of General Dwight D. Eisenhower’s decision to delay the D-Day invasion by 24 hours—a move that may have changed the course of history. Learn why strategic patience, humility, and clarity are essential leadership traits in times of uncertainty.Conversation Prompts:Have you ever made a hard call to delay a major plan? What led to your decision?How do you distinguish between healthy patience and fear-based indecision?How do you lead confidently when your decision may never have a clear “right answer”?Series: Leading Through the Fog: Thriving Amid Uncertainty and ChangeEpisode 2 of 4

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