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Scott Galloway Explains Why Trump Should be Listening to Congress

March 04, 202601:17
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One of my biggest flaws, biggest flaws
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as a man is I thought that masculinity
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and leadership was making a quick survey
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of the situation and then making a
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decision and then it was my job to talk
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everyone into my decision. No, it's not.
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Leadership is listening and occasionally
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going, "Oh, [ __ ] I got it wrong. We
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need to switch course." I don't make a
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big decision personally, financially,
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professionally without talking to three
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or four really [ __ ] smart people
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because you can't read the label from
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inside of the bottle. And the US
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Congress is full of some of the most
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impressive, experienced, smartest people
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in the world. Uh Senator Warner, this is
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not his first rodeo, has had a ton of
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presidents and joint chiefs come before
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him and explain their plans. And when
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you have Senator Mark Kelly who's
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actually flown these missions, if you
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don't take advantage of the benefit of
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their insight, even if they don't agree
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with you, you're not taking advantage of
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the greatest IP depth of knowledge and
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experience in military history. Instead,
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we're consulting with a senator from
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Florida, a former Fox TV host, and a
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reality game show host. They're making
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these decisions,
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>> and the FBI is being run by a guy who
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likes to party.

Podspun Insights

In this episode, the conversation dives deep into the essence of true leadership, challenging the traditional notions of masculinity and decision-making. The speaker reflects on personal flaws, admitting that leadership isn't about making unilateral decisions but rather about listening and being open to change. With anecdotes about the wisdom of seasoned politicians like Senator Warner and Mark Kelly, the discussion emphasizes the importance of leveraging expertise over celebrity. The episode serves as a reminder that the best decisions come from collaboration and humility, rather than bravado and ego.

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This episode stands out for the following:

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    Most quotable
  • 85
    Most satisfying
  • 85
    Best overall
  • 80
    Most inspiring

Episode Highlights

  • The Importance of Listening
    True leadership involves listening and being open to change.
    “Leadership is listening and occasionally going, "Oh, [ __ ] I got it wrong."”
    @ 00m 14s
    March 04, 2026
  • Consulting the Right Experts
    Highlighting the importance of consulting knowledgeable individuals in decision-making.
    “Instead, we’re consulting with a senator from Florida, a former Fox TV host...”
    @ 00m 59s
    March 04, 2026

Episode Quotes

Key Moments

  • Listening in Leadership00:14
  • Consulting Experts00:59