Leader for a Nation: Essence of Leadership, The
David Gergen, Harvard professor and CNN political analyst, talks about presidential leadership. Although it is likely that Richard Nixon and Bill Clinton had higher IQs, Ronald Reagan, he says, was a more effective leader because he was better cente...
Leader for a Nation: President's Relationship with Congress
As the only nationally-elected official, the president can direct public attention to a particular issue or program. But will Congress follow the president's lead? Mickey Edwards and Gary Jacobson compare the relationship between the president and C...
Leader for a Nation: Beginning Days of a Presidency, The
Newly elected presidents are generally granted a brief honeymoon period in which to act without great resistance from Congress. In these early days, it is important to have a very clear plan, three or four critical goals the administration wants to ...