Doris Kearns Goodwin (born January 4, 1943) is an American biographer, historian, and political commentator. She has authored biographies of several U.S. presidents, including Lyndon Johnson and the American Dream; Th...
Doris Kearns Goodwin Leadership
A real democracy would be a meritocracy where those born in the lower ranks could rise as far as their natural talents and discipline might take them. Doris Kearns Goodwin
A real democracy would be a meritocracy where those born in the lower ranks could rise as far as their natural talents and discipline might take them.
Moreover, Lincoln possessed an uncanny understanding of his shifting moods, a profound self-awareness that enabled him to find constructive ways to alleviate sadness and stress. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Moreover, Lincoln possessed an uncanny understanding of his shifting moods, a profound self-awareness that enabled him to find constructive ways to alleviate sadness and stress.
I am examining how they first identified themselves as leaders, how they grew as leaders and how they led. Finding fresh stories, revelations! Doris Kearns Goodwin
I am examining how they first identified themselves as leaders, how they grew as leaders and how they led. Finding fresh stories, revelations!
An adult friend of Lincoln's: "Life was to him a school.” Doris Kearns Goodwin
An adult friend of Lincoln's: "Life was to him a school.”
For 40 years, I have been privileged to study the great U.S. presidents. It's been inspiring to now think about their leadership in new ways. Doris Kearns Goodwin
For 40 years, I have been privileged to study the great U.S. presidents. It's been inspiring to now think about their leadership in new ways.
Washington was a typical American. Napoleon was a typical Frenchman, but Lincoln was a humanitarian as broad as the world. He was bigger than his country - bigger than all the Presidents together. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Washington was a typical American. Napoleon was a typical Frenchman, but Lincoln was a humanitarian as broad as the world. He was bigger than his country - bigger than all the Presidents together.
Looking ahead... Experience does matter. Not the number of posts a candidate has held, but how they performed and what they learned and absorbed. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Looking ahead... Experience does matter. Not the number of posts a candidate has held, but how they performed and what they learned and absorbed.
Buchanan had vast experience but is ranked one of the worst presidents. Lincoln had almost no administrative experience and is one of the best. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Buchanan had vast experience but is ranked one of the worst presidents. Lincoln had almost no administrative experience and is one of the best.
Experience matters, but even more so, we should be looking at our candidates' character, temperament, vision, judgment and teamwork. Doris Kearns Goodwin
Experience matters, but even more so, we should be looking at our candidates' character, temperament, vision, judgment and teamwork.
I liked the thought that the book I was now holding had been held by dozens of others. Doris Kearns Goodwin
I liked the thought that the book I was now holding had been held by dozens of others.