Author: Michael E Siegel Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 135122364X Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 452
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By analyzing the leadership skills of five recent American presidents, this book seeks to de-mystify the elements and dynamics of effective presidential leadership which our democracy has come to depend upon and value. Building on the pioneering work of political scientist Fred Greenstein and others, this book argues that leadership in the White House can be explained and assessed by using a consistent set of criteria to analyze presidential performance. Siegel shows that presidential leadership is exercised by real, flawed human beings, and not by superheroes or philosopher-kings beyond the reach of scrutiny or critique.
Author: Brent Taylor Publisher: Morgan James Publishing ISBN: 164279984X Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 191
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From across history and across the aisle, the examples of twenty-one American presidents demonstrate how to inspire and unite in this leadership guide. Harry Truman once commented, "In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still." In Presidential Leadership, Dr. Brent Taylor sets out a series of timeless leadership lessons drawn from presidential history. Pairing two presidents per chapter, Taylor explores the leadership skills they shared, and how we can apply them to our own lives. At a time when political tribalism is on the rise, Presidential Leadership demonstrates that we can learn important lessons even from those with whom we disagree. From Lincoln and Nixon, to JFK and Obama, to Trump and Jackson, each chapter tells a story of courage under immense pressure, and a determination to lead American through the trials of history.
Author: Erwin C. Hargrove Publisher: ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 248
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"Hargrove argues that political leadership must contain a moral element if it is to be fully effective ... He suggests a model with which to analyze, compare, and evaluate political leaders, and then assesses the presidencies of Franklin Roosevelt, Lyndon Johnson, and Ronald Reagan according to the model's normative implications."--Jacket.
Author: Michael Eric Siegel Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1315316064 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 411
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By analyzing the leadership skills of seven recent American presidents, this book seeks to de-mystify the elements and dynamics of effective presidential leadership which our democracy has come to depend upon and value. Building on the pioneering work of political scientist Fred Greenstein and others, this book argues that leadership in the White House can be explained and assessed by using a consistent set of criteria to analyze presidential performance. Siegel shows that presidential leadership is exercised by real, flawed human beings, and not by superheroes or philosopher-kings beyond the reach of scrutiny or critique. New to the Second Edition Includes a new chapter covering both terms of the Obama administration. Applies the author’s four-part leadership framework to the early part,of the Trump administration. Discusses the possibilities of presidential leadership in an era of intense partisanship.
Author: Pendleton Herring Publisher: Routledge ISBN: 1351496875 Category : Political Science Languages : en Pages : 230
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The nature of the presidency is an issue that has been debated since the drafting of the United States Constitution. The Federalists felt a strong executive was the backbone and prime mover of a strong government. On the other side, the Anti-Federalists felt the presidency represented monarchical tendencies and could potentially subvert republican government. How does executive leadership fit in with a limited government with enumerated powers? Does the Constitution require a containment of executive power, even during times of crisis, or do times of crisis warrant an abandonment of a strict legalistic reading of the document?
Author: Paul Brace Publisher: ISBN: Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 264
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Carter, for example, emerges as "the median president": average in activity, success in Congress, and public support. Follow the Leader shows that presidents often do make Faustian bargains on behalf of their popularity, but they get surprisingly little in return. For example, while it is true that the use of force by the United States abroad has followed bad economic times at home much more frequently than would be expected by chance, the use of force itself does not boost a president's popularity. In fact, foreign policy activities show a variety of different effects. There is an uneasy balance at best between being liked and being president. Conventional wisdom suggests that popular presidents are strong leaders. But Brace and Hinckley demonstrate that things are not so simple. Indeed, presidents who structured their agendas solely on the basis of public approval would often be making choices the American people would not support.
Author: Nick Ragone Publisher: Prometheus Books ISBN: 1616142855 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 321
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A contributor to "U.S. News & World Report's" Web site examines 15 major decisions of the presidency and the stories behind them. He brings the presidency and its big decisions to life with his unique storytelling and highlights the lessons to be learned.
Author: Barbara Kellerman Publisher: Forge Books ISBN: 9780312036034 Category : Presidents Languages : en Pages : 244
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The first section of this book details the authors' conception of presidential leadership and establishes the historical, constitutional, and international contexts within which Presidents must operate. The second section consists of six non-crisis case studies of presidential efforts to exercise leadership in foreign affairs. The cases also show how Presidents attempt to initiate--as opposed to primarily react to--international change: Kennedy's Alliance for Progress, Johnson's involvement in the Vietnam War, Nixon's overtures to the Communist superpowers, Carter's Middle East initiatives, Reagan's campaign for military superiority, and Bush's approach to foreign-policy leadership. In each case, the authors analyze the President's objectives, the domestic and international situation at the time, the method of implementation, and the degree of success. ISBN 0-312-03603-5 (pbk.): $18.65.
Author: Susan R. Madsen Publisher: John Wiley & Sons ISBN: 0470197625 Category : Education Languages : en Pages : 349
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Based on years of research, this book provides an analysis of the data gathered from extensive interviews with university presidents. Each of these women offers candid information about their lifelong journey to becoming a leader. They reveal their childhood and adolescent experiences including facts about their personality, schooling, activities, leadership positions, employment, influential individuals, significant events, opportunities, awards, recognitions, college plans, and goals. The discussion about the leaders’ college years provides insight into what influenced their leadership development, decisions, and perspectives.
Author: Michael E Siegel
Author: Brent Taylor
Author: Erwin C. Hargrove
Author: Michael Eric Siegel
Author: Pendleton Herring
Author: William Troutt
Author: Paul Brace
Author: Nick Ragone
Author: Barbara Kellerman
Author: Susan R. Madsen