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- Goldman Sachs32 min
Rick Atkinson, Author of "The British Are Coming"
Fredrik Logevall is launching *The British Are Coming*, the first volume of a projected three-part history of the American Revolution that recontextualizes the conflict through newly accessed Georgian archives and a detailed examination of George Washington's strategic, rather than tactical, leadership. The narrative challenges traditional assumptions by detailing the brutal reality of the war, including the catastrophic British underestimation of colonial sentiment, the high mortality rates on prison ships, and the pivotal role of Benedict Arnold's delayed campaign in securing French intervention. This 15-year project aims to demonstrate that American independence was a contingent outcome reliant on specific geopolitical circumstances and Washington's unique ability to unify a fractured population under civilian military command.
- Goldman Sachs11 min
Talks at GS – Nitin Nohria: The Responsibility of Leadership
Harvard Business School has evolved from a domestic management focus into a global leadership institution defined by its mission to cultivate individuals with both professional competence and the character to inspire trust. Dean Nitin Nohria emphasizes that this dual focus is critical to avoiding organizational fragility while asserting that profitable, self-sustaining enterprises offer a superior path to social dignity than traditional philanthropy. This strategic shift aligns with changing student demographics who increasingly prioritize meaningful impact and work-life balance, often favoring smaller firms over large corporations to mitigate perceived institutional risks.
- Goldman Sachs9 min
Loyd Grossman - An American-British Gastronome on Global Food Trends: Talks at GS Session Highlights
Television producer Lloyd Evans details the near-rejection of the *MasterChef* concept by a skeptical BBC executive and its subsequent success as a cornerstone of the UK's thirty-year food revolution. Evans analyzes current culinary trends, noting a shift from exclusive molecular gastronomy to the "one-item" restaurant model, foraging, and high-quality local produce, while offering a nuanced critique of the queuing culture that dominates trendy dining. Drawing on his career philosophy and observations of British identity, he argues that food remains an affordable alternative to travel and highlights the enduring appeal of accessible, high-quality dining experiences.