John F. Kennedy on Leadership: The Lessons and Legacy of a President / Edition 1

by John A. Barnes

Overview

This invaluable resource analyzes what made Kennedy, both before and during his Presidency, a unique and dominant force who would serve as the standard by which future leaders would be judged.

Today’s business leaders have much in common with President Kennedy. They face monumental decisions in unpredictable times; their actions have implications far beyond their own organizations; and they are judged mercilessly and incessantly by both their constituents and the media. Professionals would do well to study the leadership traits that made Kennedy one of the most respected, beloved, and influential world leaders in modern history.

John F. Kennedy on Leadership will teach you the value of:

• Planning and decision making: Consult widely, then act.
• Crisis management: Don’t let events manage you.
• Building a team: Find your own “Bobby.”
• Independence: Don’t follow the crowd.
• Mistakes: Learn from them and move on.

This timely (and timeless) book will be of interest to anyone involved in leadership.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780814474556
Publisher:	AMACOM
Publication date:	05/30/2007
Pages:	240
Sales rank:	279,781
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.51(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

About the Author

John A. Barnes (New York, NY) is the author of Ulysses S. Grant on Leadership, and has been a journalist, writer, and television commentator for more than 18 years. His columns have appeared in The Boston Herald, The Detroit News, and The New York Post.

Table of Contents

"Preface

Prelude: June 11, 1963

Chapter One: Vision: Let the Word Go Forth

Chapter Two: Breaking the Rules: Question the Status Quo

Chapter Three: Resilience: Turn Liabilities into Pluses

Chapter Four: Charisma: Set a Style

Chapter Five: Communication: Present Your Ideas Effectively

Chapter Six: Speechwriting: Master the Art of Delivering Your Message

Chapter Seven: Commitment to Learning: Challenge Your Assumptions

Chapter Eight: Team Building: Find Your "Bobby"

Chapter Nine: Decision Making: The Buck Stops with You

Chapter Ten: Miscalculations and Misjudgments: Make the Best of Them

Chapter Eleven: Crisis Management: Be the Coolest Man in the Room

Chapter Twelve: Faults and Failings: How JFK Nearly Destroyed Himself"

What People are Saying About This

From the Publisher

"John F. Kennedy defied many in his own party to advocate one of the largest tax cuts in history in order to fulfill his promise to 'get the country moving again.' That's just one example of how JFK was not afraid to disregard the conventional wisdom and form his own opinions about issues, a skill no business executive can afford to be without. In addition to providing invaluable insights on Kennedy's management approach, John Barnes's elegant style makes John F. Kennedy on Leadership a joy to read." — Lawrence Kudlow, CNBC co-host, "Kudlow & Cramer" and CEO of Kudlow and Company, LLC

"The world has long admired JFK's style and grace. Now John A. Barnes shows us how JFK's large personality and skills made him a beloved leader. Barnes moves beyond the image to reveal new layers of shrewdness and sense, offering timeless lessons for today." — Steven F. Hayward, author of Churchill on Leadership and The Age of Reagan"

Editorial Reviews

“It’s a tight, tough, thought-provoking biography-cum-leadership book that is fun to read.”

-The Globe & Mail (Toronto)

“[Barnes] dazzles with his sharp eye for the unnoticed detail – and his fascinating insights into the minds of the great."

-NationalReview.com

From the Publisher