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Book SynopsisPresidential Lessons in Leadership crystallizes the methods of leadership from six of America''s greatest presidents during moments of personal challenge and turns them into concrete lessons that business leaders, and anyone interested in becoming a more effective leader, can use each day. The six presidents include: Abraham Lincoln: Principle-based Leadership John F. Kennedy: Leadership through critical thinking Franklin D. Roosevelt: Leadership through innovation Teddy Roosevelt: Leadership through influence Ronald Reagan: Leadership through ideology In this exciting and instructive book, CEO-historian Dr. Ron Felber dramatically renders the moral complexities behind these presidents'' moment of greatest challenge and crystallizes the essence of the character-driven leadership they exercised into practical lessons that readers can apply in the workplace as well as in their day-to-day lives. Once a reader delves into these inspirational tales of challenge and triumph and the les
Trade ReviewRon Felber's historical inquiry into the leadership abilities of great presidents is first-rate! His argument that successful leadership is character-based is one that should give us hope for the future. -- William Rogers, Dean Casperson School, Drew University
Presidential Lessons in Leadership is an exceptional book describing six exceptional presidents. In every description, Felber has discovered something exciting and invigorating. -- Rep. Charlie Wilson, Charlie Wilson's War
Felber distills the essentials of what distinguish great leaders from good managers into simple, pragmatic lessons...a must-read for today's business leaders and those who aspire to become one. -- Seifi Ghasemi, chairman & CEO, Rockwood Specialties, Inc.
From Washington to Reagan, Presidential Lessons in Leadership tells the individual trials and successes of America's greatest presidents...compelling reading for anyone in search of leadership excellence. -- Senator Bob Dole, presidential nominee
Table of ContentsChapter 1 Introduction: Presidential Lessons in Leadership Chapter 2 Chapter I: The Big Mistake: Substituting Management for Leadership Chapter 3 Chapter II: Abraham Lincoln: U.S. President, 1861-1865 Chapter 4 Chapter III: John F. Kennedy: U.S. President, 1961-1963 Chapter 5 Chapter IV: George Washington: U.S. President, 1789-1797 Chapter 6 Chapter V: Franklin D. Roosevelt: U.S. President, 1933-1945 Chapter 7 Chapter VI: Theodore Roosevelt: U.S. President, 1901-1909 Chapter 8 Chapter VII: Ronald Reagan: U.S. President, 1981-1989 Chapter 9 Chapter VIII: The Transformation: From Fearful Manager to Indomitable Leader Chapter 10 Notes Chapter 11 Bibliography
