Wanted: A President Who Can Lead
Episode Description
The new president's job, says one Wharton professor, "will be as hard as any job any person has ever had." For the 44th president of the United States, extraordinary leadership, managerial and cognitive abilities will be needed to tackle unprecedented challenges, including wars being waged in two countries and a financial system on the verge of collapse. Wharton and University of Pennsylvania faculty members offer their views on which leadership qualities will be most important over the next four years, and why. This article is the third in a series about economic and leadership issues focusing on the November 4 election. đź“‚ Leadership
Brief Summary
Great leadership requires vision, integrity, respect, and effective communication.
Key points
- The Essence of Leadership. Great leadership requires vision, character, and the ability to communicate effectively.
- Learning from History. Historical examples illustrate the qualities needed in leadership today.
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Episode highlights
- The Essence of LeadershipGreat leadership requires vision, character, and the ability to communicate effectively.“If you don't have a vision, you don't have a strategy.”0:48Oct 1, 2008
- Learning from HistoryHistorical examples illustrate the qualities needed in leadership today.“Ask not what your country can do for you, but what you can do for your country.”10:41Oct 1, 2008
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