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Power, Mistakes, and Consequences

Power, Mistakes, and Consequences

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Power, Mistakes, and Consequences is a history and leadership podcast about what happens when authority goes unchecked and decisions can’t be undone.

Each episode explores real moments from history where power, poor judgment, and critical mistakes collided. These are stories of leaders who made the wrong call, ignored warnings, trusted bad advice, or doubled down when reality demanded restraint—and the consequences that followed.

From political and military disasters to corporate collapses and cultural turning points, the show examines leadership failures, decision-making under pressure, power dynamics, and the human cost of authority used poorly. The focus isn’t on hindsight blame, but on understanding how mistakes form, why they persist, and how power shields them until it’s too late.

This isn’t a podcast about inspirational leadership or success stories. It’s a narrative-driven exploration of leadership mistakes from history, organizational failure, accountability, and the uncomfortable truth that consequences are often obvious—just delayed.

If you’re interested in leadership history, power and leadership, decision-making, management failures, and the real-world impact of bad choices, this podcast is for you.

Power, Mistakes, and Consequences Because power doesn’t eliminate mistakes. It multiplies their impact.

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  • The East India Company's Epic Fail

    The East India Company's Epic Fail
    Feb 25 2026

    In this episode, we explore the corporate leadership failures of the British East India Company leading up to the 1857 Sepoy Mutiny. We examine how cultural insensitivity, aggressive administration, and a major communication breakdown over rifle cartridges sparked one of the largest armed uprisings in colonial history.

    Chapters

    00:00 The Gathering Storm

    01:43 The Sepoys and Mounting Resentment

    03:38 The Greased Cartridge Controversy

    09:55 The Outbreak of Rebellion

    15:13 Brutal Retaliation and Sieges

    18:57 Aftermath and Lessons Learned
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    14 Min.
  • James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President

    James K. Polk: The Dark Horse President
    Feb 24 2026

    In this episode, we explore the chaotic 1844 Democratic convention, where a political deadlock led to the unexpected nomination of James K. Polk, a "dark horse" candidate not even present at the gathering. We then learn how Polk, driven by a relentless work ethic and a clear vision of Manifest Destiny, dramatically expanded the United States during his single term in office.

    Chapters

    00:00 1844 Baltimore Convention

    00:18 Van Buren's Downfall

    04:46 The Dark Horse Emerges

    08:32 Polk's Presidential Promise

    10:00 Manifest Destiny and War

    16:29 Polk's Legacy and Aftermath
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    14 Min.
  • New Coke: A Lesson in Metrics vs. Emotion

    New Coke: A Lesson in Metrics vs. Emotion
    Feb 23 2026

    In this episode, we explore the ill-fated launch of New Coke in 1985, a story of how an obsession with data led Coca-Cola to alienate its loyal customer base. We uncover how the company's focus on taste test metrics ignored the deep emotional connection consumers had with the original product, resulting in one of the biggest marketing blunders in history.

    Chapters

    00:00 New Coke: The Backstory

    03:02 Data vs. Customer Loyalty

    05:31 The New Coke Debacle

    11:58 Lessons Learned
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    11 Min.
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