Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit

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Harness the Power of TR's Charisma Theodore Roosevelt was a leader of uncommon strength who, through the sheer force of his extraordinary will, turned America into a modern world power. Thrown headfirst into the presidency by the assassination of his predecessor, he led with courage, character, and vision in the face of overwhelming challenges, whether busting corporate trusts or building the Panama Canal.

Roosevelt has been a hero to millions of Americans for over a century and is a splendid model to help you master today's turbulent marketplace and be a hero and a leader in your own organization. Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit james m. From March through May Mr. Strock's service in the Wilson Administration significant advances were achieved in protection of California's air, land and water--while simultaneously reforming, simplifying and updating the state's historically Byzantine regulatory process.

From until , Mr. Strock served in President Bush's subcabinet as Assistant Administrator for Enforcement chief law enforcement officer of the U.

Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership: Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit

Strock's other work experiences range from private law practice, to service as Special Counsel to the U. Strock was a senior analyst in President Reagan's reelection campaign. Easy to read and full of common sense takeaways on self-mastery and leadership. Worth reading even if you have little interest in TR. Sep 07, Dante rated it it was amazing. The remainder of the book was not as strong as the first couple chapters but overall still a great book to read a few pages at a time. What a delicious delight it was! Jul 07, Cal rated it it was amazing.

I really enjoyed this book. It organized Roosevelt's personality into easily digested platitudes that one can easily recall. It also provided insight to Roosevelt as the every day man, rather than the indomitable public persona he crafted. Sometimes an action driven life is really just a method of dealing with depression, albeit an effective one, and that most likely was the case with Roosevelt.

There was a random quote from Roger Ailes in the book that felt very out of place. Quoting Roger Ailes I really enjoyed this book. Quoting Roger Ailes in any historical context should probably be avoided. An inspiring collection of wisdom from one of our nation's greatest leaders.

I do not agree with every aspect of Roosevelt's political philosophy, but I do agree -- wholeheartedly -- with his personal philosophy about the vigor or lust for life.

He was a big man with big dreams, and an even bigger passion for life. I have much on the life of Theodore Roosevelt and James Stock's book on Roosevelt's leadership qualities is one of the best, most practical accounts of what made TR tick. For those in leadership, or aspiring to leadership, Stock's look at Roosevelt is filled w I do not agree with every aspect of Roosevelt's political philosophy, but I do agree -- wholeheartedly -- with his personal philosophy about the vigor or lust for life.

For those in leadership, or aspiring to leadership, Stock's look at Roosevelt is filled with practical insights that are readily applicable to any leadership situation. This alone is worth the price and the time of the book. But for me, another opportunity to peek into the life of one of my heroes will illicit a rereading of this fine book.

May 07, James Cooper rated it really liked it. This was an interesting read, that tries to distill the life of Theodore Roosevelt into a leadership style you can employ today. I particularly enjoyed the vignettes about TR; he was a fascinating man. Feb 25, James Wirshing rated it really liked it.

This is a good book on one of our nation's greatest leaders. Don't be confused by the topical vice chronological layout of this biography.

Executive Lessons from the Bully Pulpit

TR's life story is proof positive that anyone can choose to become a leader, and accomplish it, IF they will focus myopically on their goal. Feb 16, Telly Mamayek rated it really liked it.

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Excellent book on Teddy Roosevelt's leadership qualities that one could replicate in their own professional life. It was an easy read that explored this historical figure's skills and qualities that made him a success. Mar 06, Alan rated it liked it. The content is pretty uninspiring some ancedotes and the structure is loose. But at the end of each chapter, there are a list of leadership tips that I found helpful and passed along to my colleagues at work. Jun 20, Michael Tomko rated it really liked it. A must read for anyone who loves Teddy Roosevelt and what a real leader looks like.

Jun 02, Tim Berney-Gibson rated it it was ok. Excellent book, very well researched. May 03, Steven rated it it was ok. Mostly just a recount on Theodore Roosevelt's life with a few life lessons thrown in. Sadly it just quotes Roosevelt rather than offering a unique perspective. Hal rated it liked it May 12, Ftm sair rated it liked it Aug 16, Per Staunstrup rated it really liked it Feb 14, Justin rated it really liked it Mar 05, Bill rated it liked it Jan 21, Tricia rated it really liked it Dec 21, Mike rated it it was amazing May 31, Cindy Z rated it really liked it Jul 18, Riley rated it really liked it Sep 08, Daniel rated it it was amazing Jan 07, Dan rated it really liked it Mar 30, Christine rated it really liked it Sep 29, Bill rated it liked it Oct 03, Michael M Casserly rated it really liked it Apr 26, There are no discussion topics on this book yet.

Videos About This Book. James Strock is a best-selling author and speaker on leadership. His interest in the practice of leadership spans four decades. He's an independent entrepreneur and reformer in business, government, and politics. He is the founder of the Serve to Lead Group. Strock also served as the founding secretary for environmental protection for the State of California; as the chief law enforcement officer o James Strock is a best-selling author and speaker on leadership.

He divides his time between Arizona and California.

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