Presidential Leadership: What Presidents Can Teach You About Being a Better Leader

by Brent Taylor, Mindi Bach

Overview

Harry Truman once commented, “In periods where there is no leadership, society stands still.” The nation is not just standing still—it is surging towards collective regression. Presidential Leadership is the engine that will turn the tide and move the nation forward in the right direction.

By pairing two Presidents per chapter—and exploring common leadership traits that either motivated the populous or failed to do so, Presidential Leadership is a wake-up call for leaders and followers alike to heed the lessons of the past and move productively into the future. From Lincoln and Nixon, to JFK and Obama, to Trump and Jackson, each chapter tells the story of demonstrated leadership skill in two administrations and calls the reader to apply the knowledge in daily life.

At a time where tribalism is on the rise and the ability to “cross the aisle” is in freefall, Presidential Leadership demonstrates that one can discover, appreciate and apply common leadership traits, even in the most disparate former administrations. Presidential Leadership stands alone in pairing two former leaders in a poignant wake up call to propel the nation forward again. In the words of Solomon, “Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor.” These presidential pairings provide a seat at the lively table of leadership where we can enjoy the good return of forward motion again.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781642799835
Publisher:	Morgan James Publishing
Publication date:	10/06/2020
Pages:	216
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x (d)

About the Author

Dr. Brent Taylor is a pastor, international speaker, professor of American history, corporate communicator, and author of Founding Leadership. He holds degrees from Baylor University, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and teaches US History at Dallas Baptist University. Brent is a member of the distinguished Presidential Leadership Scholars program—an intensive leadership training operated by four Presidential Libraries. He has been published in the Huffington Post and LifeWay Christian Resources. Brent lives in the Dallas area with his wife, three children, and dog Lincoln.

Table of Contents

Foreword xiii

Introduction xvii

Chapter 1 Leaders Embody Their Organization George Washington 1

Chapter 2 Leaders Follow Their North Star Bill Clinton James K. Polk 15

Chapter 3 Leaders Make Tough Decisions George W. Bush Harry S. Truman 31

Chapter 4 Leaders Challenge the Status Quo Donald Trump Andrew Jackson 47

Chapter 5 Leaders Instill Courage and Confidence Theodore Roosevelt Franklin Roosevelt 63

Chapter 6 Leaders Invest in Relationships George H. W Bush Ulysses S. Grant 81

Chapter 7 Leaders Forgive Abraham Lincoln Richard M. Nixon 97

Chapter 8 Leaders Persuade Lyndon B. Johnson James Madison 113

Chapter 9 Leaders Unite Ronald Reagan Woodrow Wilson 133

Chapter 10 Leaders Inspire John F. Kennedy Barack Obama 151

Final Thoughts: Leaders Never Stop Jimmy Carter John Quincy Adams 169

Acknowledgments 177

Resources 181

About the Author 185

Endnote 187