From Their Story To Yours: A Historical Leadership Podcast

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. 👀

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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.

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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

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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

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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. 👀

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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.

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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

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Episode 11 — The Expert: In Conversation with Dr. Judy Morley

The lesson was Believe, One Step At A Time. Katharine Graham was the leader. Now meet an expert who has spent her career helping people find exactly that belief in themselves — even when the path forward is anything but clear.

This episode, Elaine sits down with the brilliant Dr. Judy Morley — speaker, coach, and author of Master Conflict Without Being a Bitch: Get Results Without Losing Your Cool — for a conversation that is as honest, practical, and energising as it gets.

Dr. Judy brings a perspective that connects Katharine Graham's story directly to the challenges we face today. Because believing in yourself one step at a time isn't just a historical lesson — it's a daily practice. And navigating the tough moments, the hard decisions, and the voices that tell you that you can't? That's exactly where Dr. Judy's work comes in.

This conversation is warm, bold, and packed with the kind of insight that makes you want to take notes and take action in equal measure.

Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this episode is proof that the lessons of history are most powerful when they meet the reality of today.

📚 Learn More About Dr. Judy Morley:

• 🔗 Dr. Judy Morley — LinkedIn
• 📖 Master Conflict Without Being a Bitch — Goodreads

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Episode 10 — The Reveal: Believe, One Step At A Time

You waited. You wondered. The moment is here.

Welcome back to From Their Story To Yours — and to the reveal behind Lesson 3: Believe, One Step At A Time.

The historical leader behind this lesson?

Katharine Graham.

In 1963, Katharine Graham found herself thrust into one of the most powerful positions in American media under the most devastating of circumstances — taking over the Washington Post following the tragic death of her husband. She had been told for most of her life that she wasn't capable. That she wasn't cut out for it. That the world of business and publishing was not hers to lead.

She didn't take one giant leap. She took one step. Then another.

She surrounded herself with the right advisors, trusted her instincts when it mattered most, and stood firm through some of the most consequential decisions in the history of American journalism — including the publication of the Pentagon Papers and her unflinching support of the Watergate investigation that would change the course of a presidency.

Katharine Graham didn't wait until she felt ready. She moved forward anyway. And that made all the difference.

Season 1: Self Leadership continues — and this story is proof that believing in yourself doesn't mean having no doubts. It means taking the next step in spite of them.

And speaking of going deeper — we have a very special expert interview coming up in the next episode. Stay close. 👀

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Episode 9 — Lesson 3: Believe, One Step At A Time

What if the secret to achieving the impossible was never about seeing the whole path — just the next step in front of you?

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 3 of Season 1: Self Leadership — and this one is going to stay with you long after you finish listening.

Lesson 3: Believe, One Step At A Time.

This episode, Elaine introduces us to a historical figure whose journey was defined not by grand leaps of faith, but by an unshakeable belief that the next step was always worth taking. In a world that celebrates overnight success, this leader just kept moving forward. One step. Then another. Until the impossible became inevitable.

But who are we talking about? That's the reveal — and it's coming in Episode 10. Trust us, this one is going to surprise 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 always working on themselves first.

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• 👚 Top: Madigan Cashmere
• 💎 Earrings: Barry Doyle Design
• 📿 Necklace: Naiomi Glasses

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