John F. Kennedy on Leadership : The Lessons and Legacy of a President.
Title:
John F. Kennedy on Leadership : The Lessons and Legacy of a President.
Author:
Barnes, John A.
ISBN:
9780814428696
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Physical Description:
1 online resource (240 pages)
Contents:
Preliminaries -- Contents -- Preface -- Prelude -- 1. Vision: Let the Word Go Forth -- 2. Breaking the Rules: Question the Status Quo -- 3. Resilience: Turn Liabilities into Pluse -- 4. Charisma: Set a Style -- 5. Communication: Present Your Ideas Effectively -- 6. Speechwriting: Master the Art of Delivering Your Message -- 7. Commitment to Learning: Challenge Your Assumptions -- 8. Team Building: Find Your ''Bobby'' -- 9. Decision Making: The Buck Stops with You -- 10. Miscalculations and Misjudgments -- 11. Crisis Management: Be the Coolest Man in the Room -- 12. Faults and Failings: How JFK Nearly Destroyed Himself -- Bibliography -- Index.
Abstract:
Whether in business, politics, or the community, today's leaders have more in common with their legendary predecessors than they may realize. Intensely scrutinized by their constituents, colleagues, the media, and the public, leaders make decisions that affect lives far beyond their immediate surroundings.
Local Note:
Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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