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4.29 AVERAGE
4.29 AVERAGE
Intimate look at four transformational leaders. The book compares and contrasts Lincoln’s, Theodore Roosevelt’s, FDR’s, and Johnson’s rise to power. The author attempts to distill these experiences into leadership principles, which can be incorporated into the reader’s leadership style. Highly recommend.
Great description of what happened to some of the most pivotal president the US has had. Not only did the author describe in detail, but not too much detail, what they went through but also how they seemed to think through these tough and monumental point of history.
Had some good insights on how to approach situations as a leader, based off what these men and those around them did.
Had some good insights on how to approach situations as a leader, based off what these men and those around them did.
What a fabulous biographical focus on Lincoln, Teddy, FDR & Lyndon Johnson. I oftentimes struggle wrapping my head around historical figures, but this really brought their personalities and accomplishments and quirks to life. Learned a lot.
Great book, and not just because of the situation under which I read it. Perfect combination of well researched history (not surprising given the author) and lessons derived from four different kinds of crisis.
Worth it just for the preface and epilogue. But there is plenty of good stuff in between.
informative
inspiring
reflective
slow-paced
Def got some leadership in sight. Not my favorite book that I have ever read/
In “Leadership: In Turbulent Times,” author Doris Kearns Goodwin presents leadership focused historical case studies of four U.S. presidents, all subjects of previous Goodwin works, as they dealt with some of the most significant challenges of their administrations. The case studies include ; Abraham Lincoln and the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation, Theodore Rosevelt and the coal workers strike of 1902, Franklin Rosevelt and his first 100 days in office during Great Depression , and Lyndon Johnson as he worked to promote his Great Society legislation on the months following the assassination of President Kennedy. Goodwin presents these case studies in three parts, stating with explanations of the ambitions that first drove each man to seek a life in politics. Next Goodwin explains how each overcome the adversity of a seminal life event, and then finally she gives examples of the leadership skills each president used to successfully help guide the Nation though tumultuous events. Goodwin turns historical facts into entertaining stories that leave the reader with the sense they know each man, and she gives readers an appreciation the leadership traits each President used to overcome the diversity of their times with outcomes of far reaching benefit to all Americans. The one negative comment I have is the use of bulletized leadership traits to subdivide the chapters in part three of the book. This format seemed a bit out of a distraction, and these leadership traits could have been just as effectively identified using the same narrative style of the first two parts of the book.
Why read this book? Aside from being an entertaining and informative history of some of the Presidents who helped the Nation though some of the most trying times, the book also gives readers excellent examples of individuals overcoming personal adversity and of individuals who provided positive leadership during times of adversity. There examples will provide inspiration to anyone facing turbulent times in their own lives, or anyone helping to lead others through turbulent times in any type of situation.
Why read this book? Aside from being an entertaining and informative history of some of the Presidents who helped the Nation though some of the most trying times, the book also gives readers excellent examples of individuals overcoming personal adversity and of individuals who provided positive leadership during times of adversity. There examples will provide inspiration to anyone facing turbulent times in their own lives, or anyone helping to lead others through turbulent times in any type of situation.
I think Doris Kearns Goodwin is my secret friend. If we met, she'd like me and we could talk about history and baseball, and it would be grand.
I learned a lot from this book and appreciate that she was able to share some personal information about her time with Lyndyon Johnson. She didn't paint a pretty picture of him, remaining true to his character, but I liked that she had a first-hand account to share.
This is, somehow, probably the first book I have read about Lincoln. What a humble, thoughtful, wonderful leader. I'll have to pick up another book about him...which, I think Doris has already written!
I'm currently watching Ken Burns' The Roosevelts now on Netflix, and Goodwin is interviewed a number of times on there! I always get excited when she comes on because she is so articulate and knowledgeable. Great job, Doris! This is the second book of hers that I've read about the family; the first one focusing on FDR. I appreciated that the sections on him were not repeated from her book, but new information. I definitely learned a lot more.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about history and some of our great leaders.
I learned a lot from this book and appreciate that she was able to share some personal information about her time with Lyndyon Johnson. She didn't paint a pretty picture of him, remaining true to his character, but I liked that she had a first-hand account to share.
This is, somehow, probably the first book I have read about Lincoln. What a humble, thoughtful, wonderful leader. I'll have to pick up another book about him...which, I think Doris has already written!
I'm currently watching Ken Burns' The Roosevelts now on Netflix, and Goodwin is interviewed a number of times on there! I always get excited when she comes on because she is so articulate and knowledgeable. Great job, Doris! This is the second book of hers that I've read about the family; the first one focusing on FDR. I appreciated that the sections on him were not repeated from her book, but new information. I definitely learned a lot more.
I would recommend this book to anyone who enjoys learning about history and some of our great leaders.