Goodwin, Doris Kearns

Leadership in Turbulent Times: Lessons from the Presidents

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ISBN 13:
9780241300725
author:
Goodwin, Doris Kearns
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Penguin Books Ltd
language:
English
Publication Year:
2019
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3 centimetres (0.3
Genre:
Business, Leadership, Business,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.95

Description

Doris Kearns Goodwin's Leadership in Turbulent Times is a profound exploration of leadership and its development over time. Drawing on her extensive research into four U.S. presidents - Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson - Goodwin examines the origins of leadership qualities, the impact of adversity, and the exercise of fully developed leadership.

Through a nuanced analysis of these leaders' early experiences in public life, Goodwin reveals how they overcame challenges to become effective leaders. She shows that while no common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership, all four presidents were guided by a fierce ambition and a sense of moral purpose that drove them to make a positive impact on their times.

This seminal work offers valuable insights for aspiring and established leaders, providing a roadmap for navigating complex situations and summoning talents to enlarge opportunities and lives. With its timely relevance in today's polarized world, Leadership in Turbulent Times is a compelling read for anyone interested in leadership and its role in shaping the world around us.

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