• Leadership Lessons from Presidents of the Republic of Texas-Anson Jones and Annexation
    2023/04/06
    Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This continues a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents who led Texas when it was a country. In this fifth and final episode, Tom and Don discuss the short term of Anson Jones. Be transported to the 1840s Texas with Presidential Leadership Lessons podcast hosted by Tom Fox and featuring special guest Don Frazier. Through exploring the fascinating history of the state of Texas during this time, they discuss the successes and challenges of President Anson Jones and his progressive views of Republicanism. They delve into his support of the Sam Houston faction and the implications of the Texas annexation officially becoming official in January 1846. Don Frazier explains the controversies related to the doctor certifications; the differences between the traditional immigrants and the Germans coming into places like New Braunfels and Fredericksburg. They then review the relationship between Mexico and Texas in the larger context of Republicanism. Tune in to discover the illuminating lessons and groundbreaking perspectives provided by Tom Fox and Don Frazier! Key Highlights Hanson Jones and the Annexation of Texas [00:26] The Ethics of Doctor Certification in Texas: Exploring the Controversy [04:20] U.S.-Mexico Relations Under a Small-R Republicanism Perspective [07:46] Notable Quotes "And all he has to do is keep his hand on the tiller and steady the boat, sail the craft that Sam Houston has created. And he does it and he does it very, very well." What can you say about his desire to have secondary education in the state of Texas? Well, the largest ball rolling with all the school kids and then kinda leapfrogs over to disseminating knowledge to the general public." "The other thing I found interesting was he continued his medical practice throughout this time, and he actually set up medical standards throughout the state. He did. So it can't just be quackery. I mean, there's absolutely standards that are gonna come in." "Immigration that comes in right after annexation essentially swaps everybody else and that's immigration from the deep out?" Resources: Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center
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  • Leadership Lessons from Presidents of the Republic of Texas - Sam Houston, Second Term
    2023/03/30
    Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This continues a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents who led Texas when it was a country. In this fourth episode, Tom and Don discuss the second term of Sam Houston. In the second term of President Sam Houston, he was leading the Republic of Texas through a critical period of financial challenges. Don references the Texas Rangers, a defensive group established in 1823 which later became a paramilitary force during Houston's tenure, and highlights the major impact the presence of the plantation south had on the US wanting to annex Texas. Ultimately, it was President Houston who was able to put things back on a level ground, allowing Texas to be annexed to the US and fly the U.S. flag. Don shares how he was able to 'pull it off' with the help of President Tyler and finally, President Polk who 'poked the fish' and finalized the annexation. Hear more interesting tidbits about Houston's Presidency and related leadership lessons on the 'Presidential Leadership Lessons' podcast. Key Highlights The Challenges Faced by Sam Houston in His Second Term of Office in the Republic of Texas [00:35] The History of the Texas Rangers [4:22] The Annexation of Texas and the Mexican-American War [8:41] The Benefits of Texas Annexation to the United States [12:45] A Successful Fishing Trip and the Annexation of Texas 16:50] Notable Quotes 1.         "Texas did not retain the right to succeed. They had they retain the right to divide into multiple states at some future date." 2.         “The Republic of Texas is in dire straits.  It is going to go into complete default and economic collapse. You can't get any financial backing to speak of. There's lots of attempts, but there's not a lot of people buying into the Texas dream. Most Texans are still wanting to be Americans and not Texans.” 3.         “What we'll do is we'll have officers that are on the payroll and then what they will do is they will fill out their ranks with volunteers that are providing their own weapons and stuff, and we'll figure out how to settle up with them later. That's where you start seeing people like Samuel Walker. People like Jack Hayes. These guys start showing up and they begin the regularization, the professionalization of the Rangers as a quasi-military force to essentially skirmish with the Comanches.” 4.         “So Indianola is the really, the big port in the Republic of Texas period. Galveston is shallow and they haven't done a whole lot of improvements. He gives you the gateway to Matagorda. Matagorda gives you the gateway to San Antonio, gives you gateway to the San Antonio River Valley, the Guadalupe River Valley.” Resources: Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center The Texas Center at Schreiner University
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    16 分
  • Leadership Lessons from the Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Mirabeau B. Lamar-Expansionist President
    2023/03/23
    Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This continues a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents who ledTexas when it was a country. In this third episode, Tom and Don discuss Mirabeau B. Lamar. They delve into the life of Mirabeau B. Lamar and his political journey. Lamar was the second fully elected president of the Republic of Texas and was known for a battlefield promotion from private to colonel. During his presidency, Lamar carried out policies for the purpose of a stand-alone Texas and moved the capital from Houston to a more remote location, which is now Austin. Don also shares the origin story of the Wichita people, who were immigrants from the Kansas region. Additionally, as President, Lamar faced financial turmoil while in office due to the need to reconstitute an army and navy, as well as leasing boats to the Yucatan. Lastly, Don also speaks of the battle of Salado, where many Texans were killed. Key Highlights The Impact of Lone Star State Policies in Texas [04:39] The Benefits of Moving the Texas Capital and Establishing the Texas State Library [08:59] Origins and Cultural Impact of the Wichita People [13:15] The Impact of Financial Mismanagement on the Lamar Administration in the Republic of Texas [17:49] Trade Mission to Santa Fe [00:22:04] Texas History: The Battle of Salado and the Dawson Massacre [00:25:52] Notable Quotes 1.         He's a pretty reckless dude on that day on the twentieth of April when they're in that cavalry scrap with the Mexican cavalry, which was really the strong arm of the Mexican Army. You have to give him props for being tough but also with a tender heart, an interesting day. 2.         He's an egghead with a keen sword and it makes sense. You know, 1 of the issues too that the Republic has is it's an accidental republic. When they start looking for talent, they pretty much say, well, you'll do because these are all place holders. 3.         All the other tribes in Texas came from someplace else, and people oftentimes don't realize how dynamic and how mobile these different nations actually were, especially after contacting the introduction of things like the horse and the diseases that ravaged their societies. 4.         Lamar's administration puts together a trade mission with military escort, but they don't have a good map.  Resources: Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center The Texas Center at Schreiner University
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    25 分
  • Leadership Lessons from the Presidents of the Republic of Texas: Sam Houston - First Term
    2023/03/16
    Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This begins a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents which Texas was its own country. In this second episode, Tom and Don discuss Sam Houston who was the second President of the Republic of Texas. His first term was October 1836 to December 1838.  Join Tom Fox and Don Frazier and listen to the incredible stories of the first term of Sam Houston as President of the Republic of Texas. Get ready to be amazed as Tom and Don dive into the life of Sam Houston, President of the Republic of Texas. Know how passionately Sam Houston desired the annexation of Texas, and how he strived to create a peace treaty with Mexico, as well as to form an entire state government. Discover how he was friendly with the Comanche and Cherokee, even having a very open attitude towards them. Let Don and Tom guide you through the impressive steps Houston took to make Texas an attractive annex target and how he masterfully put a cap on spending with limited resources. Tune in to this episode and start learning today! Key Highlights ●      The Impact of Sam Houston on the Expansion of the United States [04:15] ●      How the President of the Republic of Texas Impacted History ●      The Relationship of Sam Houston and Native American Tribes. [08:08]  ●      Success of the Republic of Texas Under Sam Houston's Leadership.[12:15] Notable Quotes: 1.      "When he came to Texas, I I'm pretty sure he was in direct conversation with Andrew Jackson and other members of the Jackson Circle. I  see him as almost an agent provocateur. When it came to getting away from Mexico and into the United States." 2.     "He actually sent Anton Jones is the minister to the United States to withdraw any sort of request to stop the importation of slaves to curry favor with the United Kingdom." 3.     "It's the old age great track. You know what? I can't get your attention, then I'll fly with your best friend. Or your worst enemy." 4.     "I think that he did everything humanly possible to set the Republic of Texas up. To be a very attractive annexation target. I think he did it masterfully." Resources: Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center The Texas Center at Schreiner University
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    13 分
  • Leadership Lessons from Presidents of the Republic of Texas, David G. Burnet, the First President of the Republic of Texas
    2023/03/02
    Presidential Leadership Lessons is a podcast hosted by Tom Fox. This begins a four-part series on leadership lessons not from US Presidents but from Presidents from the Republic of Texas, from 1836 to 1845. In this series, Tom is joined by Don Frazier, head of the Texas Center at Schreiner University in Kerrville TX to discuss the four Presidents which Texas was its own country. In this first episode, Tom and Don discuss David G. Burnet and the first President of the Republic of Texas. He served from March 1836 to October 1836.  Join Tom Fox and Don Frazier and listen to the incredible stories of President David G. Burnet and the actual events which made him a leader of the Republic of Texas. David G. Burnet arrived in what was then Mexico by way of Cincinnati. He took up the project of Texas independence almost immediately. He was driven with a clear view of what he considered right and wrong and had the courage to stand up to the challenges he faced. He successfully led a series of retreats when Santa Ana and his forces closed in on him and his nascent government. Santa Ana eventually was captured by the Mexican government and Burnet led the negotiations over the Treaty to end the war effectively, navigating the volatile situation. Key Highlights The Power of Standing up for Your Rights: David G. Burnet's Story [00:04:23] The Relationship Between David G. Burnet and Sam Houston [00:08:29] The Capturing of Santa Ana and David G. Burnet's Role. [00:12:27] Comparing the Visions of David G. Burnett and Saint Houston in Texas [00:16:36] The Power of Perseverance [00:20:38] Notable Quotes: 1.      "He was an early adopter of filibustering, etcetera. And during the Latin American wars for independence, he lent his sword to the rebels down in Venezuela, and I think he fought in Chile too." 2.     "He stands up on a table or a bench and says, look. You know, we need to get this going. Well, let's get a government organized, and guess what? I will put my head through that noose." 3.     "David G. Burnet stood up in the rowboat and looked back at the Mexican saying, look, if you're going to shoot somebody, shoot right here, but, you know, my wife's over here so you hit me and not her." 4.     "David G. Burnet protected Santa Ana’s life by keeping him Ana on the boat. And that preserves Santa Ana to fight another day, and he'll have a long and interesting career after this."  Resources: Don Frazier, Director The Texas Center The Texas Center at Schreiner University
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    24 分
  • Leadership Lessons from the Presidency of Zachary Taylor
    2022/12/01
    In this episode, I consider what lessons might be learned from the presidency of Zachary Taylor the 12thPresident. Taylor only served 18 months, from 1849-1850. He died in office from over eating and drinking on the July 4thcelebration of 1850. Taylor had a long career in the US Army prior to his election, during which time he successfully operated cotton plantations in Louisiana, Kentucky, and Mississippi. He was elected as a Whig, this despite refusing to commit himself to the party platform. He was the first President not to hold elective office. While Taylor is usually ranked in the bottom percentile of presidents, he is most generally described as more a forgettable president than a failed one. However, his biographer, John S. Eisenhower, argued he was the one man who could have hammered out a compromise on slavery that would have averted the civil war contemporaries. Finally, in the political realm, both Democrats and Whigs alike generally viewed his premature death as a national calamity.  What are some of the leadership lessons from the Presidency of Zachary Taylor. 1.Take a stand-One of the leadership lessons came from an inaction by Taylor. It began before he was even elected President, did not embrace the Whig political platform, or even declare himself a Whig until February of 1848 with the election only seven months away. He thought the President should stand above party politics, even to the extent of not taking a public stand and declaring himself as a Whig. Still, for leadership, the clear message is that sometimes you do have to take a stand. 2. You must be engaged-As a business leader, you must be engaged. Taylor’s military training influenced this thinking but that training and those instincts did not serve him as President. A philosophy of trying to be above the fray just does not always work. As a CEO, a senior executive, a Board of Director, you must be engaged in your business. It does not mean you have to get into the weeds of tactical decision making but you must set the proper tone and then oversee it going forward. 3. Succession Planning-in the case of Taylor, we have that failure from a President who died in office, some 18 months into his presidency. Taylor and his Vice President, Millard Fillmore, did not even meet in person until only a week or two before the inauguration, so there was no time to build any sort of personal relationship. This lack of engagement with Fillmore, if not to consult, at least air out his thoughts and let him know which way he was thinking about issues, was a critical failure. 4. Conflicts of Interest-As a leader, you must be attuned to and stop conflicts of interest by your senior management. There was never any allegation that Taylor was personally corrupt. However, during the later days of his administration there was the Galphin affair. Before joining the Taylor cabinet, the Secretary of War, George W. Crawford, had served as a lawyer and had been involved in a 15-year lawsuit. During Taylor's term and to his great embarrassment, he was paid nearly $100,000 to the President’s Secretary of War for his fee as counsel. The terms of the settlement meant that two Cabinet members had effectively offered a huge amount from the US treasury to a third member of the Cabinet. This was a huge scandal at the time.  A word on Taylor’s death. It seems that during the 1850 4th of July celebrations, Taylor consumed a large number of cherries, ice cream and milk. He subsequently came down with a severe stomach ache, which turned into something called cholera morbus. There is still a considerable debate over whether the doctors actually killed him with their treatment or whether he died from the intestinal ailment. Oddly enough, many of his cabinet members came down with very similar symptoms, so it seems most likely it was due to the sanitation in Washington DC at the time.
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    13 分
  • Leadership Lessons from Andrew Johnson: Part 2-Vice Presidency to Impeachment Trial
    2022/11/11
    Richard Lummis and Tom Fox return to their exploration of American Presidents as they conclude a two-part series on Andrew Johnson. In this Part 2, they discuss Johnson’s career as  Military Governor of Tennessee, his Vice Presidency, Presidency and Impeachment.  Highlights include: ·      Civil War ·      Vice President to President  ·      Where did it all go wrong?  ·      Impeachment ·      Leadership Lessons Resources Andrew Johnson-UVA Miller Center Is Andrew Johnson the worst president in American history? Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?
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    33 分
  • Leadership Lessons from Andrew Johnson: Part 1-Early Years to VP Nomination
    2022/11/04
    Richard Lummis and Tom Fox continue their exploration of American Presidents as they begin a two-part series on Andrew Johnson. In this Part 1, they discuss Johnson’s early life up to his nomination as Lincoln’s Vice-Presidential running mate in 1864.  Highlights include: ·      Early Life ·      State Political Career  ·      Federal Political Career ·      Up to the Civil War ·      Leadership Lessons Resources Andrew Johnson-UVA Miller Center Is Andrew Johnson the worst president in American history? Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?
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    24 分