Doris Kearns Goodwin, historian, political commentator, and author of Leadership: In Turbulent Times (Simon & Schuster, 2018) draws on her deep knowledge of American presidents to offer advice for leaders at all levels in dealing with crises (empathy is key).
→ Event: Doris Kearns Goodwin will be at the 92 Street Y Thursday 9/20 at 7pm. More info here.
@DorisKGoodwin says leaders like FDR, Lincoln and LBJ were able to use divisions and ferment, to pull us together and come out stronger.
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 18, 2018
@DorisKGoodwin reminds us how much of a master LBJ was at working with the Congress to pass legislation (esp. the Civil Rights Act) - she doesn't think JFK could have gotten this done (or anyone else, really).
— Brian Lehrer Show (@BrianLehrer) September 18, 2018