political leadership

Readers learn what political corruption is, how it affects citizens' lives, and what can be done about it.

"In Leadership in Turbulent Times, Goodwin draws upon four of the presidents she has studied most closely--Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt, and Lyndon B. Johnson (in civil rights)--to show how they first recognized leadership qualities within themselves, and were recognized by others as leaders. No common pattern describes the trajectory of leadership. Although set apart in background, abilities, and temperament, these men shared a fierce ambition and a deep-seated resilience that enabled them to surmount uncommon adversity"--Jacket flap.

Simple text and photographs discuss the role of U.S. Presidents, covering their responsibility to sign laws into action, give speeches, meet with foreign leaders, lead the military, and more, and includes biographical facts about Barack Obama.

Explores the presidencies of Woodrow Wilson, Warren G. Harding, Calvin Coolidge, and Harry S. Truman via personal documents from people who knew them in their personal lives, offering insights to the private personalities of these four men and how who they were in private affected their public and political personas and the key decisions of their presidencies.

Examines the leadership style of American president Abraham Lincoln, and looks at how his tactics can be applied in modern organizations.

Auto executive Lee Iacocca examines the difficult questions today's political leaders are failing to address and offers his own thoughts on how the country can be improved.

Considers how presidents were viewed in the eyes of voters and historians, detailing the key factors that shaped public view and their legacies. Also discusses how presidential politics function and how public opinion shapes nearly every aspect of the country's course over a four-year period.

Presents the results of a survey of seventy-eight scholars evaluating the success of each president throughout American history. Includes essays written by historians on the presidents deemed the best and worst leaders of the country.

Learn the importance of the presidency, where he lives and what he does. Also how someone gets to be president and the qualities needed for the job.