Leadership

De: Doris Kearns Goodwin

Narrado por: Beau Bridges, David Morse, Jay O. Sanders, Richard Thomas, Doris Kearns Goodwin - introduction/epilogue

In this culmination of five decades of acclaimed studies in presidential history, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin offers an illuminating exploration into the early development, growth, and exercise of leadership.

Are leaders born or made? Where does ambition come from? How does adversity affect the growth of leadership? Does the man make the times or do the times make the man?

In Leadership, 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. At their best, all four were guided by a sense of moral purpose. At moments of great challenge, they were able to summon their talents to enlarge the opportunities and lives of others.

This seminal work provides an accessible and essential road map for aspiring and established leaders in every field. In today’s polarized world, these stories of authentic leadership in times of apprehension and fracture take on a singular urgency.

©2018 Doris Kearns Goodwin (P)2018 Simon & Schuster

a good intro to her writing style

I enjoyed the book, but I prefer her deeper dives into Lincoln and Taft and Teddy Roosevelt over this book

Wonderful for Book Club !!

Having 4 different readers to read this book was very effective and enhanced an already informative narration about Theodore Roosevelt, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson. It is interesting how similar the Roosevelts,
Lincoln and even Johnson handled leadership in similar ways.

It has been a privilege to read “Leadership in Troubled Times” . It gave me hope for our nation. I thank Doris Kearns Goodwin

Bravo

I've had a great deal of respect for Doris Kearns Goodwin since I read Team of Rivals. I was really interested in Leadership in Turbulent Times because of my interest in Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt and Franklin Roosevelt. I have to admit that I was skeptical about Lyndon Johnson being the fourth subject of this book. I knew Doris had worked for President Johnson and I feared that her thoughts may be biased a bit. I was wrong. In fact, I learned more about President Johnson and his leadership....both good and bad. Perhaps there is nobody better suited than Doris to bring those insights about President Johnson to life. The narration was excellent. Overall, a great and thought provoking experience.

Like listening to a great prayer

This book is a masterpiece even beyond Kearny’s-Goodwin’s other great work. She is our preeminent historian in America

What a Vision Can Do

This is the hope we yearn for in our present day. As we daily witness the current occupant’s failings, the legacy of four great leaders can serve to educate in the value of what Bush I disparaged as “that vision thing.”
Lincoln and FDR each faced an immediate crisis, and both led by promoting hope. LBJ and TR were thrust into action. All possessed a commitment to LISTEN and learn. God willing, we will see their like again.

her preso of LBJ felt forced but then explained

Goodwin's presentation including Lynfon Johnson did not feel a fit here amongst those less self-centered. But near the end you learn it was thru a feeling of obligation to finish a biography.

The right book at the right time.

This book serves as an excellent reminder that we have lived through far more turbulent times. Instead of tearing people down, the Presidents that led us through those times built people up. While they weren’t without their flaws, they displayed immense character. They used their positions of power to help people instead of score political points. These men aspired to live up to each others legacies and bring honor to the Presidency. This book was a great escape from today’s reality.

Moving and inspirational

Truly appreciated the quarters of each of these President’s lives and how the comparison of each one to the other develops throughout the book. Doris Kearny’s Goodwin is a gift to the legacy of our leaders and her approach to sharing them with us leaves you wanting her to give us more.

Thus should be read by all of our leaders and even more by our children as no leaders since these four Presidents have shaped our rights more poignantly.

great story

this book provides real life stories and leaders to emulate in your real life. it breaks it up into parts of leadership that each of the presidents Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson have that you shouldn't body if you want to come a good leader. overall performance was entertaining by great actors and the epilogue summed up the book fairly well.

Informative

Riveting, enjoyable and informative. Excellent read that I highly recommend to those seeking higher office.