Virtue, the Key to Leadership on the Gettysburg Battlefield
About our Speaker: Dr. Thomas Kelliher Jr. is a history teacher at Northridge Prep since 1992. He graduated from Columbia College in 1981 and holds a Doctorate in American History from The University of Notre Dame. His course on Robert E. Lee is the fruit of passionate interest and research on the American Civil War.
Session One: Before the battle. Numerous changes to the command structure of both armies had had to be made recently. A few more were necessitated in the heat of the battle. How these command changes were accepted by the officers involved clearly affected the outcome of the battle. Moreover, generals on both sides had to work with difficult men in trying circumstances. Applying these experiences to everyday life.
Session Two: Day one of the battle. Exploring many instances of intelligent initiative in contrast to a few obvious episodes of disunity among officers. One leader benefited from trusting his subordinates much more than another other did. Consequences for the following days of the battle and for our daily lives.
Session Three: Day two on the battlefield. Contrasting examples of courage, cowardice and overconfidence. Seeing numerous instances of command initiative, prudent and imprudent, with good and bad results. Valuable perspectives on the
importance of learning good judgment.
Session Four: Day three: A fascinating contrast of viewpoints on daring and prudence. Good men and valiant officers disagreed vigorously on the best way to win the battle. Why we need to work together, work through disagreements.
Session Five: Aftermath. After the battle, officers on both sides quarreled. Many nobly took responsibility for their actions, while some noisily blamed others. How good men overcame their disagreements and disappointments.
Session Two: Day one of the battle. Exploring many instances of intelligent initiative in contrast to a few obvious episodes of disunity among officers. One leader benefited from trusting his subordinates much more than another other did. Consequences for the following days of the battle and for our daily lives.
Session Three: Day two on the battlefield. Contrasting examples of courage, cowardice and overconfidence. Seeing numerous instances of command initiative, prudent and imprudent, with good and bad results. Valuable perspectives on the
importance of learning good judgment.
Session Four: Day three: A fascinating contrast of viewpoints on daring and prudence. Good men and valiant officers disagreed vigorously on the best way to win the battle. Why we need to work together, work through disagreements.
Session Five: Aftermath. After the battle, officers on both sides quarreled. Many nobly took responsibility for their actions, while some noisily blamed others. How good men overcame their disagreements and disappointments.
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Childcare Available at $20 / family
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