Statesmanship, Character, and Leadership in America

Newell examines noted Americans at seven critical turning points in American history to look at what it takes to be a statesman.Through a powerful speech and the events preceding and following it, they show us how they grappled with conflicting values, varying demands, and the uncertainties of trying to forge a good society.

'In this imaginative, interesting, and well-written work, Newell identifies key speeches in the leadership careers of key leaders in American history, a unique vantage point so far as I know. The author tells a good story, and has a firm grasp on the leadership literature and a solid grasp of the historical literature. The author wisely uses the C's (context, challenge, character, competence, and consequences) to make sense of the cases. Not only is the approach unique, it also appeals to how we innately learn, though dramatic stories about conflicts and tradeoffs.' - Robert Anthony Maranto, 21st Century Chair in Leadership, Department of Education Reform, University of Arkansas, USA

'Terry Newell makes a truly outstanding contribution to the leadership field at a time of crisis in our nation's capital due to lack of 'statesmanship, character and leadership in America.' His use of history is invaluable.' - David Abshire, president, Center for the Study of the Presidency andCongress, USA

Autorentext
TERRY NEWELL President of Leadership for a Responsible Society.

Inhalt
Washington Steps Down: The Farewell Address The Electoral Crisis of 1801: Jefferson's First Inaugural: Healing the Wounds of Civil War: Lincoln's Second Inaugural The Struggle for Woman Suffrage: The Arrest and Trial of Susan B. Anthony Saving Post-War Europe (and America): The Marshall Plan Speech The Movement in Crisis: King's Letter from Birmingham Jail Constitutional Crisis: Ford Assumes the Presidency and Pardons Nixon Fostering Statesmanship in Public Life