That is what leadership is all about: staking your... -Doris Kearns Goodwin

That is what leadership is all about: staking your ground ahead of where opinion is and convincing people, not simply following the popular opinion of the moment.

Doris Kearns Goodwin , Historian
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Doris Kearns Goodwin is an American historian and author known for her biographies of U.S. presidents and her expertise in American political history. She has written acclaimed books on Abraham Lincoln, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Lyndon B. Johnson, and Theodore Roosevelt. Goodwin's works often delve into the lives and leadership styles of these presidents, providing insights into their decision-making processes and their impact on American history. She has received numerous awards and honors for her writing and scholarship. Goodwin's contributions to historical research and her engaging storytelling have made her a prominent figure in the field of history and biography.

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Those who knew Lincoln described him as an extraordinarily funny man. Humor was an essential aspect of his temperament. He laughed, he explained, so h...
That is what leadership is all about: staking your ground ahead of where opinion is and convincing people, not simply following the popular opinion of...
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