Texas History Lessons is a slow walk through Texas history. It takes the time to learn about the many exciting and important people, places and events in Texas history, with a focus on some that are sometimes overlooked.. So join in and time travel back to visit the amazing people and events that helped shape modern Texas and the world. In addition, you'll be treated to some great Texas music.
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In The Trusted Leader Show, Global Trust Expert, Trust Expert in Residence at High Point University, Wall Street Journal bestselling author, and CEO David Horsager sits down with influential leaders from around the world to discuss their leadership style and the strategies and lessons they have learned throughout their careers. Join us as we assemble the top tactics leaders and organizations need to perform at their best and get faster results. After listening to these engaging conversations ...
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This is part 3 in a series on the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com…
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This is part 2 in a series on the Battle of San Jacinto and takes us to the eve of the battle on April 20, 1836. Decisions on that day had an impact on Texas history for years to come. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a sp…
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This is Part 1 of a series on the Battle of San Jacinto on April 21, 1836. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.…
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Victory and Death: The Battle of San Jacinto
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The Texas Revolution was not a matter of victory or death. It was both. This episode is a deep investigation into the history of the April 21, 1836 Battle of San Jacinto between Santa Anna's Mexican army and Sam Houston's Texian army in Peggy McCormick's cow pasture near the confluence of Buffalo Bayou and the San Jacinto River. For those that pref…
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This episode looks at how contemporaries started to shape the current events they were living through into the myth and mystique that contributed to Texas memory and Texas history. Several poems are shared that show a conscious effort to establish Texas in the heroic lineage of myth and the American experiment. If you are enjoying Texas History Les…
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Victory or Death: The Roads to San Jacinto
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Victory or Death! Everyone remembers the famous line of William Barret Travis’ call for aid before he and close to 200 other Texas rebels fell at the Alamo. It’s a phrase that has echoed down through the past to the present day as a cry of defiance. During the early months of 1836 it served as a warning. Victory had not come for the audacious young…
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JR Tully and the Dreamland Band - The River Got Angry
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If you haven't listened to the music of JR Tully, whose based out of San Antonio, then you are missing out and in this episode I share why you need his music in your life. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks …
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Jeff Parsons and Fannie Sutherland Remember the Runaway Scrape
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Jeff Parsons came to Texas as a slave with George and Fannie Sutherland when he was nine years old in 1830. This episode focuses on his memories that he shared with the Galveston Daily News. His tale is filled with vivid accounts of the Runaway Scrape and life in early Texas. In addition, this episode shares a letter that Fannie Sutherland wrote to…
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Dilue Rose Harris' Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape
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Dilue Rose Harris was ten years old at the beginning of 1836 and lived through the tumultuous events of the Runaway Scrape. When she was in her seventies she recorded her memories of that time period. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on P…
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Creed Taylor's Account of the 1836 Runaway Scrape
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This episode takes a look at the memories of Creed Taylor concerning the Runaway Scrape, the battle of San Jacinto, and the aftermath. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Websit…
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This episode considers the aftermath of the Alamo and Goliad that led to the large migration called The Runaway Scrape as Texans fled the wrath of Santa Anna. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone t…
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The Good Old Days: 2BT Podcast replay - Raw Aggression
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Here's a bonus episode for you. Back in the day I did a podcast with my cousins, Dave and Steve, called 2BT. Two Bald Texans-Two Bearded Texans-Two (whatever word you want to use) Texans, and so on. Technically we still do it. It's just on a very extended hiatus and it is one of the things that gave me the confidence to do Texas History Lessons. Th…
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One Person's Activist is Another Person's Voice Part 1
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What are activist historians trying to do? If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email: texashistorylessons@gmail.com Twitter: @TexasHistoryL The …
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You've heard about "Remember the Alamo" but why are we to "Remember Goliad?" This episode contains first hand accounts by both Texans and Mexicans that were there and lived to tell about it. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. An…
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The Alamo fell to Santa Anna on March 6, 1836. This episode contains firsthand accounts of that event. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.com email…
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The Texas Declaration of Independence - March 2, 1836
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Primary sources are important. This episode focuses on the Texas Declaration of Independence of March 2, 1836. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistorylessons.c…
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Victory or Death: Travis' Letter of February 24, 1836
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On February 24, 1836, William B. Travis sent out a plea for help that became one of the most famous letters in history. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons by supporting it on Patreon. And a special thanks to everyone that already does. Website: texashistory…
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Texas History Fun with Artificial Intelligence
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In this episode we have a little fun with Texas history and artificial intelligence. What happens when you blend Texas history with Cormac McCarthy, T.S. Eliot, Anthony Bourdain, and Tupac Shakur? You will see. This is all in good fun. Do not rely on artificial intelligence to do your research or writing. If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, …
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This episode takes a look at the interesting history of the Tonkawa along with some exciting current events concerning Sugarloaf Mountain. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffe…
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Ep. 111: Erwin McManus on Why It Doesn't Take a Genius to Think Like One
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In this episode, David sits down with Erwin McManus, renowned life architect, award-winning author, and artist, to discuss why it doesn't take a genius to think like one. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 David's Company: https://trustedge.com/…
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Clio holds in her hand a half-opened scroll Part 2
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Lucy Maynard Salmon was a perceptive and talented historian in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Her thoughts and reasoning regarding the significance of history and the need for it to be rewritten are still relavent today and will be in the future. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Der…
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Clio holds in her hand a half-opened scroll Part 1
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This episode continues a review of some of the thoughts of Frederick Jackson Turner on the significance of history and introduces another late 19th Century and early 20th Century historian - Lucy Maynard Salmon - whose thoughts on history are still relavant today. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and record…
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Our History - A Never Ending Story Part 2
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This episode continues the exploration into the many reasons to study history and the danger our story-our history-faces today. The music from the beginning of the episode is from the song Forever by Rosmand. Thanks to Mando Salas for sharing it. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McCl…
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Our History - A Never Ending Story Part 1
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In this episode we consider the importance of storytelling and history. The song at the end is The Ballad of the Young Cowboy by Derrick McLendon. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup …
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What's going on with the TSHA lawsuit? Well the answer is here in addition to a lot more, including an apology! The song at the end is Floating Bone by JR Tully. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider b…
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The Texas Thing 3: The TSHA Controversy
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This episode continues to investigate recent Texas history controversies and the 2023 Texas State Historical Association lawsuit over the makeup of its board of directors. The Texas State Historical Association website More In Common - The History Perception Gap The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded…
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The Texas Thing 2 : The TSHA Controversy
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This episode begins to investigate recent Texas history controversies and the 2023 Texas State Historical Association lawsuit over the makeup of its board of directors. The song at the end is As It Changes by Seth Jones. The Texas State Historical Association website John Willingham's website The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through Hi…
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This episode launches a new series that continues the mission of the Lesson 0 episodes. We will look closer at Texas history, memory, and culture along with more elements that shape this thing we call the Texas mystique--the Texas Thing. The song at the end is Forever by Rosmand. Part of the introduction includes content from songs by Zach Welch, B…
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This is an unscheduled episode recorded without notes from work. I apologize for the bad sound quality and for the lack of coherence or structure. The podcast will be back soon with more Lesson 0 episodes. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you ar…
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Lesson 0 - Part 5 - Challenges and Opportunities of History
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In this episode we consider some of the challenges of studying history and look at what revisionism is--or at least what it is supposed to be. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of c…
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In this episode we investigate some different thoughts on the Texas myth and mystique. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup of coffee by clicking here! Help make Texas History Lessons …
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Lesson 0 - Part 3 - History Tools You Can Use
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This episode takes a look at the many resources available for you to dig deeper into the history of Texas for yourself. The song at the end is Devils River by Mando Salas and Rosmand. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas Histo…
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Lesson 0-Part 2 The Texas Myth and Mystique
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In Part 2 of Lesson 0 we dig a little deeper into the Texas myth and mystique and look at some of the things that helped shape the Texas identity. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Twitter: @dmclendonmusic If you are enjoying Texas History Lessons, consider buying me a cup …
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What is it that makes Texas special? Is Texas special? What has happened in the land that is Texas to create our present world? In this episode we begin exploring these ideas that make up the Texas mystique. The goal of Lesson Zero is to serve as an introduction to Texas History Lessons. It’s like the first day of a Texas history class when the pro…
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WARNING: For those that might be stressed or bothered by unexpected loud noises or sounds of gunfire, near the middle of the episode there are unannounced sounds of artillery. As an afterword to the previous episodes investigating the life of Louis Jordan, University of Texas football, and the First World War and Texas, this episode presents Mark T…
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Louis Jordan - Athlete and Warrior Part 2
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This is part 2 of the story of Louis Jordan, Texas football, and the Great War of 1914 to 1918. It is a story of patriotism and teamwork, loss and sacrifice. It is about leadership and the cost of war. This episode covers his service in the First World War. There will be a short bonus episode to follow this one up. The song at the end is Floating B…
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This is part 1 of the story of Louis Jordan, Texas football, and the Great War of 1914 to 1918. It is a story of patriotism and teamwork, loss and sacrifice. It is about leadership and the cost of war. This episode covers his successful career as a student and athlete with the University of Texas-Austin Longhorn's football team. The next episode wi…
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Beyond Texas History - 2BT - Star Wars is Real!
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Goodbye 2022 and hello 2023! For a special treat, in this episode we look back to the foundations of the Texas History Lessons Podcast and share an episode of the 2BT Podcast from the archives. This one is heavy on Star Wars-two hours worth! Enjoy the show and thanks for listening. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was …
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Texas Through Time: The Life and Times of Ruby Viola Davidson
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In this episode we take a look at the many changes in Texas and our relationship to the past by looking at the life of Ruby Viola Davidson. The song at the end is Make My Heart Great Again by Derrick McClendon. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to his new album, Inte…
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Ep. 110: David Horsager on The Commonality Of The Most Trusted Leaders
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In this episode, David rides solo as he discusses the commonality of the most trusted leaders and answers some common questions he's gotten about his work. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1 David's Company: https://trustedge.com/By David Horsager
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Ep. 109: Stan Moss on Why Intentionality Is CRITICAL For Culture
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In this episode, David sits down with Stan Moss, CEO of Polen Capital, to discuss why intentionality is critical for culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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Ep. 108: Dr. Nido Qubein on Why Focus Is More Important Than Intelligence
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In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Nido Qubein, President of High Point University, Author, Speaker, and Leader, to discuss why focus is more important than intelligence. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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Ep. 107: Juliet Funt on How To Defeat The Email Beast
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In this episode, we revisit David's interview with Juliet Funt, Author, Speaker, and Advisor to the Fortune 500, where Juliet discusses how to defeat the email beast. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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In this episode we look a little into 19th Century folk medicine and some of the medicines offered for sale to the public for everything that ailed them. The song at the end is Country Standards by JR Tully and the Dreamland Band. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick McClendon. Listen to…
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Ep. 106: Dr. Michael Alfultis on The Careful Balance Of Leadership
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In this episode, David sits down with Dr. Michael Alfultis, President of Maritime College and Rear Admiral U.S. Maritime Service, to discuss the careful balance of leadership. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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Ep. 105: Dave Sparkman on Why You NEED A Values Lens To Align Your Culture
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In this episode, we feature an exclusive clip from the 2022 Trusted Leader Summit where David welcomed to the stage Dave Sparkman, Former SVP of Culture at UnitedHealth Group, Founder of Spark Your Culture, and Executive Director for Crossroads Career, to discuss why you NEED a values lens to align your culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow…
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Ep. 104: Dee Ann Turner on The 3 Core Elements Of A Company Culture
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In this episode, David sits down with Dee Ann Turner, Former VP of Talent and Sustainability at Chick-fil-A, Inc., Author, Speaker, Consultant, and Talent Expert at High Point University, to discuss the 3 core elements of a company culture. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1…
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Ep. 103: Steven Schussler on Why You SHOULD Sweat The Small Stuff
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In this episode, David sits down with Steven Schussler, CEO of Schussler Creative, Inc., to discuss why you SHOULD sweat the small stuff. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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Crossroads: The Chisholm Trail and the Creation of Saint Jo, Texas Part 4
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This episode is the fourth and final part of a series on the importance of the California Trail and the Chisholm Trail to the settlement of Northwest Texas. The songs at the end are Rosmand's Living This Way, followed by Seth Jones' Better Off Alone. The Texas History Lessons Theme song, Walking Through History, was written and recorded by Derrick …
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Ep. 102: Anthony Diekemper on Why You Should Take A Moment To Reflect
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In this episode, David sits down with Anthony Diekemper, CEO of Rampart Communications, Inc., to discuss why you should take a moment to reflect. Show Notes: http://trustedleadershow.com/ Buy David's book "Trusted Leader": https://amzn.to/3luyqf1By David Horsager
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