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A First-Rate Madness Uncovering the Links Between Leadership and Mental Illness

Nassir Ghaemi

An investigation into the surprisingly deep correlation between mental illness and successful leadership, as seen through some of history's greatest politicians, generals, and businesspeople.

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The Ezra Klein Show

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The Ezra Klein Show

The host reported that Mick Mulvaney, Trump's third chief of staff, suggested aides read this book to understand leadership and mental illness.

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Mick Mulvaney, Trump's third chief of staff, he recommended aides read the book, A First-Rate Madness, uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness.

— Episode: What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?

Episode: What’s Wrong With Donald Trump?

The host reported that Mick Mulvaney, Trump's third chief of staff, suggested aides read this book to understand leadership and mental illness.

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Mick Mulvaney, Trump's third chief of staff, he recommended aides read the book, A First-Rate Madness, uncovering the links between leadership and mental illness.

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

Podcast

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

It was recommended alongside Hypomanic Edge, as a book that explores themes of intensity and success.

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One is called Hypomanic Edge, and the other one is called First-Rate Madness, which is such powerful. Neither one of the books did very good, but they're such great. Hypomanic Edge talks about the lin...

— Episode: Patrick Bet David ON: Mental Discipline,...

Episode: Patrick Bet David ON: Mental Discipline, Entrepren...

It was recommended alongside Hypomanic Edge, as a book that explores themes of intensity and success.

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One is called Hypomanic Edge, and the other one is called First-Rate Madness, which is such powerful. Neither one of the books did very good, but they're such great. Hypomanic Edge talks about the link between craziness and a lot of success, and it talks about all of these people, the upbringing of Bill Clinton, how hypomanic he was, and the Jacksons, and all these other leaders. It's a brilliant book.

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