Doris Kearns Goodwin

The Bully Pulpit: A book review by Bob Morris

January 7, 2015

The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism Wheeler Publishing Doris Kearns Goodwin Thorndike Press (2013) To borrow a phrase from Carl Sandburg, here are U.S. politics journalism during the Golden Age “with the…

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Charlie Rose and Doris Kearns Goodwin discuss The Bully Pulpit

September 9, 2014

I have finally gotten around to reading and will soon review Doris Kearns Goodwin‘s latest book, The Bully Pulpit: Theodore Roosevelt, William Howard Taft, and the Golden Age of Journalism, and highly recommend it. Her focus is on four separate…

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Lincoln and leadership

December 7, 2012

A recent Schumpeter column published in The Economist, “Lincoln and leadership,” explains how and why outsiders can make the best leaders—and also the worst. To read the complete article, please click here. Illustration: Brett Ryder *     *     * IN MAY 1860…

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The Courageous Follower: A Book review by Bob Morris

July 11, 2011

The Courageous Follower: Standing Up to and for Our Leaders Ira Chaleff Berrett-Koehler (2003) It is important to keep in mind that a “follower” is not necessarily someone who never leads; rather, a follower is someone who, in a non-leader…

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Roger Angell, Still Throwing Strikes

March 16, 2011

Here is an excerpt of an interview of Roger Angell by Dave Weich for the Powell’s Books website. To read the complete interview and interviews of other prominent authors, please click here. *     *     * In the spring of 1962,…

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Readings for leadership development

December 11, 2010

  Each month, I receive dozens of inquiries from those who request recommended readings for leadership development. I now offer these: The Right Values The Executive’s Compass by James O’Toole The Highest Goal by Michael Ray The Heart Aroused by…

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Saj-nicole Joni: An interview by Bob Morris

November 27, 2010

Saj-nicole Joni is president and CEO of the Cambridge International Group, Ltd. As well as an internationally known business strategist and Third Opinion adviser to senior executives and high-potential leaders, providing insight into high-stakes issues at the intersection of strategy,…

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