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The Myth of the Strong Leader
The Myth of the Strong Leader: Political Leadership in the Modern Age | Archie Brown
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Using examples from strong leaders from Charles De Gaulle and Margaret Thatcher to Barack Obama, a renowned politics professor dispels the notion that leaders who dominate the policy-making process are more effective than those with a more collegial ruling style. 17,500 first printing.
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Fancypants
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Panpan

I don't know if I'm just not in the mood for this or if it is that boring but man I skimmed all of this. I didn't find any of the information super argumentative or worthwhile in lessons learned etc.

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LauraJ
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Reading for my book club. Interesting, but very slow going.

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fmcgeough
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When corners are cut because one leader is sure he knows best, problems follow, and they can be on a disastrous scale.

lauralovesbooks1 This one is on my list! 8y
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MrBook
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#TBRtemptation post! In this sociological study, Brown studies political leadership over the last century to arrive at the conclusion that authority invested in one person, like a dictatorship or overreaching elected official, brings about disaster, whereas collegial, more shared responsibility brings about positive progress. Case studies include: FDR, LBJ, Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Nelson Mandela, Deng Xiaoping. #blameLitsy #blameMrBook 😎

Hooked_on_books Could you maybe send a copy of this to the White House? 8y
LitsyGoesPostal 😊👍🏻 8y
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