From Their Story To Yours: A Historical Leadership Podcast

Elaine McLoughlin
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Stories are powerful. This storytelling podcast was founded to reconnect with the leadership heritage of America. By bringing the stories of extraordinary leaders to life, we make them accessible to anyone seeking to lead with purpose. It is built on the belief that leadership becomes richer and more meaningful when it reflects the full spectrum of experiences that have shaped our nation. By rediscovering the lives, decisions, and defining moments of past American leaders, Elaine seeks to inspire a new generation to lead with greater depth and perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1d ago

    In Conversation with: Eric Federing

    The lesson was Change Comes From Creating Allies. Mineta was the leader. Now meet someone who didn't just study that leadership from the outside — he lived it from the inside. This episode, Elaine sits down with Eric Federing — who served as press secretary, speechwriter, and senior congressional advisor to Representative Norman Y. Mineta beginning in 1987, later transitioning to serve as Democratic communications director when Mineta chaired the House Public Works and Transportation Committee. This is not a conversation about history from a distance. This is a firsthand account of what it actually looked like to work alongside one of the most remarkable alliance builders in American political history. Eric was in the room. He saw how Mineta operated — how he spoke, how he listened, how he brought people together across every divide with a sincerity and purpose that left a lasting mark on everyone around him. What does it actually look like when a leader creates allies in real time? How did Mineta navigate the corridors of power with such grace and effectiveness? And what can the way he led teach us about how we show up for the people and causes we care about today? Eric Federing answers all of that and more — and this conversation is as warm, candid and illuminating as it gets. Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this episode is proof that the most powerful leadership lessons don't just come from history books. Sometimes they come from the people who were right there beside the leader when it mattered most. From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In Conversation with: Eric Federing

  2. 6d ago

    Change Comes From Creating Allies Pt. 2

    Episode 18 — The Reveal: Change Comes From Creating Allies You waited. You wondered. The moment is here. Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — and to the reveal behind Lesson 5: Change Comes From Creating Allies. The historical leader behind this lesson? Norman Mineta. A name that deserves to be far better known than it is. Norman Mineta's story is one of the most remarkable in American political history. As a child, he was one of the 120,000 Japanese Americans forcibly relocated to internment camps during World War II — a moment of profound injustice that could have defined him in bitterness and anger. Instead it defined him in purpose. Mineta went on to become a trailblazing congressman, the first Asian American mayor of a major American city, and a Cabinet member who served under both Republican and Democratic presidents. And at the heart of everything he achieved was an extraordinary ability to create allies across the deepest of divides. His most unlikely alliance? A friendship forged in an internment camp with a young boy named Alan Simpson — who would grow up to become a Republican senator. Together, decades later, they fought side by side to pass the Civil Liberties Act of 1988, securing a formal apology and reparations for Japanese American internment survivors. That is what it looks like when change comes from creating allies. Not just networking. Not just diplomacy. But a deep, human belief that the right relationships — built with sincerity and purpose across every divide — can change the world. And they did. Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this story is proof that the most lasting change never comes from going it alone. It comes from bringing the right people with you. And speaking of going deeper — we have a very special expert interview coming up in the next episode. We're not ready to reveal who just yet… but trust us, you are going to want to come back for this one. 👀 🔔 Hit subscribe so you don't miss the announcement. ✨ Outfit Links from This Episode: 💎 Earrings: Barry Doyle Design📿 Necklace: Naiomi Glasses From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Change Comes From Creating Allies Pt. 2

  3. Aug 11

    Change Comes From Creating Allies Pt. 1

    Episode 17 — Lesson 5: Change Comes From Creating Allies What if the most powerful move you could make as a leader wasn't a bold solo stand — but knowing exactly who to bring to your side? Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — where history's greatest leaders hand you the playbook, one lesson at a time. Your host Elaine McLoughlin is back with Lesson 5 of Season 1: Self Leadership — and this one is going to reframe everything you thought you knew about how real change happens. Lesson 5: Change Comes From Creating Allies. This episode, Elaine introduces us to a historical figure who understood that lasting change is never the work of one person alone. In a world that celebrates the heroic individual, this leader did something far more sophisticated — they built bridges, cultivated relationships, and brought people together across the most unlikely divides. And because of it, they changed history. But who are we talking about? That's the reveal — and it's coming in Episode 18. Trust us, this one is going to move you. Come back and find out. 🎙️ Season 1: Self Leadership is in full swing — and the deeper we go, the clearer it becomes. The leaders who changed the world were never doing it alone. ✨ Outfit Links from This Episode: 💎 Earrings: Barry Doyle Design📿 Necklace: Naiomi Glasses From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Change Comes From Creating Allies Pt. 1

  4. Aug 8

    Bonus: Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

    Episode 16 — Bonus Episode: The Man Washington Chose — Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben with Ken Gavin What does it look like when a leader truly seeks out everyone's value — even when the whole world tells them not to? Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — and to a very special bonus episode. Elaine sits down once again with Ken Gavin — Senior Consultant for Living History Initiatives and one of the foremost experts on Valley Forge — to explore one of the most fascinating and overlooked stories in American history. Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben. A Prussian military officer who arrived at Valley Forge in the brutal winter of 1778 speaking almost no English, with a résumé that didn't quite add up and a background that raised more than a few eyebrows. By every conventional measure, he was an unlikely choice. But Washington saw something. He looked past the language barrier, past the unconventional background, past the assumptions — and he saw value that no one else had thought to look for. He gave Von Steuben the chance to transform the Continental Army from a desperate, exhausted force into a disciplined fighting unit that could take on the British and win. It is one of the greatest examples of seeking out everyone's value in all of leadership history. And in this episode, Ken Gavin brings that story to life with the kind of vivid detail and insight that makes history feel like it happened yesterday. Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this bonus episode is proof that the most extraordinary leaders don't just see people for who they are. They see them for who they could be. 📚 Learn More About Ken Gavin: 🔗 Ken Gavin — LinkedIn From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonus: Friedrich Wilhelm von Steuben

  5. Aug 4

    In Conversation with: Ken Gavin

    The lesson was Seek Out Everyone's Value. Washington was the leader. Now meet an expert who has spent his career bringing one of the most defining moments of Washington's leadership to life. This episode, Elaine sits down with Ken Gavin — Senior Consultant for Living History Initiatives and one of the foremost experts on Valley Forge — for a conversation that goes deep into the moment that truly tested everything Washington believed about leadership. Valley Forge is one of the most extraordinary stories in American history. A brutal winter. A desperate army. A leader who could have lost everything. But what Washington did in those impossible conditions tells us more about his leadership philosophy than almost any battle he ever won. He looked around at the people beside him — cold, hungry, and exhausted — and he saw value where others saw defeat. He sought out the best in every single person around him and used it to forge something unbreakable. Ken brings Valley Forge to life in a way that is as vivid as it is moving — and the lessons he draws from Washington's leadership there are as relevant today as they were in the winter of 1777. Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this episode is proof that the greatest leaders don't just seek out everyone's value in the good times. They do it when everything is on the line. 📚 Learn More About Ken Gavin: 🔗 Ken Gavin — LinkedIn From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    In Conversation with: Ken Gavin

  6. Jul 30

    Seek Out Everyone's Value Pt. 2

    You waited. You wondered. The moment is here. Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — and to the reveal behind Lesson 4: Seek Out Everyone's Value. The historical leader behind this lesson? George Washington. Before he was a founding father. Before he was a general. Before he was a president. George Washington was a leader who understood something profound — that the people around him were not just soldiers, advisors, and colleagues. They were his greatest resource. And he treated them that way. Washington was famously deliberate about surrounding himself with brilliant minds — and more importantly, actually listening to them. He sought out the value in people that others overlooked. He built a team of extraordinary individuals with wildly different talents, perspectives and personalities — and he knew exactly how to get the best from every single one of them. In a world that was building itself from scratch, Washington understood that no one person had all the answers. His genius wasn't just military or political. It was deeply human. And it changed the course of history. Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this story is proof that the strongest leaders are never the ones who think they know it all. They're the ones who know how to find the best in everyone else. And speaking of going deeper — we have a very special expert interview coming up in Episode 15. We're not ready to reveal who just yet… but trust us, you are going to want to come back for this one. 👀 🔔 Hit subscribe so you don't miss the announcement. ✨ Outfit Links from This Episode: 👚 Top: Madigan Cashmere💎 Earrings: Barry Doyle Design🧣 Scarf: B.Yellowtail From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Seek Out Everyone's Value Pt. 2

  7. Jul 28

    Seek Out Everyone's Value Pt. 1

    What if the greatest leadership skill you could develop wasn't about what you bring to the table — but about how brilliantly you can see what everyone else brings? Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — where history's greatest leaders hand you the playbook, one lesson at a time. Your host Elaine McLoughlin is back with Lesson 4 of Season 1: Self Leadership — and this one is going to change the way you see the people around you. Lesson 4: Seek Out Everyone's Value. This episode, Elaine introduces us to a historical figure who understood something that most leaders take a lifetime to learn — that the people around you are your greatest asset, if only you take the time to truly see them. In a world that celebrates the lone genius, this leader looked outward. They listened. They observed. And they built something extraordinary because of it. But who are we talking about? That's the reveal — and it's coming in Episode 14. Trust us, this one is going to make you see leadership completely differently. Come back and find out. 🎙️ Season 1: Self Leadership is in full swing — and the deeper we go, the clearer it becomes. The leaders who changed the world were always working on themselves first. ✨ Outfit Links from This Episode: 💎 Earrings: Barry Doyle Design From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Seek Out Everyone's Value Pt. 1

  8. Jul 25

    Bonus: The Gettysburg Cookie Company

    Episode 12 — Bonus Episode: From Expert to Entrepreneur with Dr. Judy Morley & The Gettysburg Cookie Company You've heard Dr. Judy Morley talk about believing in yourself one step at a time. Now meet the woman who is living that lesson in the most delicious way possible. 🍪 Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — and to a very special bonus episode. Elaine sits down once again with the brilliant Dr. Judy Morley — but this time the conversation takes a delightful turn. Because alongside her work as a speaker, coach and author, Judy has launched a brand new venture that is as unexpected as it is inspiring: The Gettysburg Cookie Company. That's right. One of the sharpest leadership minds around is also baking up something extraordinary in Gettysburg — and the story behind it is pure self leadership in action. From the spark of an idea to the courage it takes to start something completely new, Dr. Judy's journey with The Gettysburg Cookie Company is a masterclass in practicing exactly what she preaches. Because believing in yourself one step at a time doesn't just apply to the boardroom. Sometimes it applies to the kitchen too. 🍪 Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this bonus episode is proof that the best leaders never stop growing, never stop creating, and never stop taking that next step forward. 📚 Learn More About Dr. Judy Morley: 🔗 Dr. Judy Morley — LinkedIn📖 Master Conflict Without Being a Bitch — Goodreads🍪 The Gettysburg Cookie Company ✨ Outfit Links from This Episode: 💎 Earrings: Jonathan McKinney Jewelry🧣 Scarf: Lauren Good Day From Their Story To Yours — because the best leadership lessons aren't new. They're just waiting to be rediscovered. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Bonus: The Gettysburg Cookie Company
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Stories are powerful. This storytelling podcast was founded to reconnect with the leadership heritage of America. By bringing the stories of extraordinary leaders to life, we make them accessible to anyone seeking to lead with purpose. It is built on the belief that leadership becomes richer and more meaningful when it reflects the full spectrum of experiences that have shaped our nation. By rediscovering the lives, decisions, and defining moments of past American leaders, Elaine seeks to inspire a new generation to lead with greater depth and perspective. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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