In this episode, we explore the rise and fall of Dr. John Dee, Queen Elizabeth I’s brilliant advisor and polymath, who ultimately lost his way by trusting a charismatic con man named Edward Kelly. We learn about the critical leadership lesson of discerning between a true visionary and a deceptive charlatan.

Chapters

00:00 Elizabeth I and Dr. John Dee

04:17 Dee's Search for Divine Insight

08:10 Edward Kelly's Deception

11:57 The European Expedition

15:07 The Ultimate Betrayal

17:19 Dee's Downfall and Wisdom