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Eyewitness to Power; The Essence of Leadership - Nixon to Clinton
by Gergen, David
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- Fine
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Fine/near fine
- ISBN 10
- 0684826631
- ISBN 13
- 9780684826639
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About This Item
New York: Simon and Schuster, 2000. First Edition, First Printing. Hardcover. Fine/near fine. Signed first edition of Eyewitness to Power by David Gergen, inscribed to Chief of Staff, Craig L. Fuller.. Octavo, 382pp. Blue hardcover, title on spine. First printing with full number line. In publisher's near fine dust jacket. Inscribed on the title page: "To Karen and Craig - We were there together so many times -- and so many times, you each were a source of strength, inspiration and friendship - David Gergen. 8/2000." At the age of 34, Craig L. Fuller was asked to serve as the Chief of Staff for Vice President George H.W. Bush. He had previously served in the Reagan administration as the Assistant to the President for Cabinet Affairs. After serving as Chief of Staff for 4-years, it was assumed that Fuller would follow Bush to the White House in 1989. Shortly after the 1988 election, the President-elect told Fuller that New Hampshire Governor John H. Sununu would serve as his White House Chief of Staff. Fuller was disappointed and decided to return to the private sector, where he enjoyed a successful career in corporate and public affairs.
Synopsis
Leadership: The Ultimate Guide Few Americans have observed the ups and downs of presidential leadership more closely over the past thirty years -- from Nixon to Clinton and Watergate to Whitewater -- than David Gergen. A White House adviser to four presidents, both Republican and Democrat, he offers a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of their struggles to exercise power and draws from them key lessons for leaders of the future. Taking us inside the administrations of Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton, Gergen reflects on everything from why Nixon was the best global strategist among recent presidents to how the Bill-and-Hillary seesaw rocked the White House during Clinton's tenure as president. Gergen argues that, as the twenty-first century begins, our success as a country will depend heavily upon the success of a new generation in power. Drawing upon his many experiences in the White House, he offers seven vital elements for future leaders. What they must have, he says, are inner mastery; a central, compelling purpose rooted in moral values; a capacity to persuade; skills in working within the system; a fast start; a strong, effective team; and a passion that inspires others to keep the flame alive.
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- The First Edition Rare Books, LLC
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 10595
- Title
- Eyewitness to Power; The Essence of Leadership - Nixon to Clinton
- Author
- Gergen, David
- Illustrator
- Signed first edition of Eyewitness to Power by David Gergen, inscribed to Chief of Staff, Craig L. Fuller.
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- near fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition, First Printing
- ISBN 10
- 0684826631
- ISBN 13
- 9780684826639
- Publisher
- Simon and Schuster
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 2000
- Keywords
- All The Best, George Bush, A World Transformed George Bush Brent Scowcroft, Speaking Of Freedom The Collected Speeches George Bush, Looking Forward George Bush, Heartbeat George Bush, Decision Points George Bush, Destiny and Power Jon Meacham, George
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