
What Killed America’s Can-Do Culture? | Tanner Greer
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Why can't America build like it used to? What happened to our mojo? In this eye-opening episode, special guest Tanner Greer dives deep into the cultural and institutional decline that’s left America struggling to get things done. From building the Empire State Building in a year to endless delays today, we explore what’s gone wrong—comparing the decisive Spanish Flu response of 1918 to the chaos of COVID-19—and uncover solutions from high-agency groups like the U.S. Marine Corps, LDS Church, and Silicon Valley. If you’re curious about why our institutions feel broken and how we can rebuild a culture that gets results, this episode is a must-listen!
Tanner Greer: "On Cultures That Build": https://scholars-stage.org/on-cultures-that-build/
Tanner Greer: "A School of Strength and Character": https://www.palladiummag.com/2023/03/30/a-school-of-strength-and-character/
Inc. Magazine: "Corps Values": https://www.inc.com/magazine/19980401/906.html
Tanner Greer's Homepage: https://scholars-stage.org/
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