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The lessons and legacy of a president
J.F.Kennedy on leadership
Book author : John. A. Barnes
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The book is 316 pages, copyright 2005 edition, hardcover design with a black and white photograph of J.F. Kennedy on its front cover and photogragh of the book author in the inside cover of the last cover hardcover page. The book publisher is marvelous publisher, United Satates.
Summary notes:
*The book teaches life lessons, experiences. it qualifies as a management text.it is recommended for executives, entrepreneurs, businesspersons, technocrats, policymakers, politicians. Each chapter contains suggestions for understanding and hands on, on the contents of that Chapter.
*The book delves into the time, life, leadership style, attributes of J.F.Kennedy, including the events, living in and working in the official residence of the president (white house and oval office and what it takes).
*The prelude starts on a high note. Addresssing a matter when a speech was to be delivered but had not even been crafted, even when other matters and international matters required attention. The high point here is the president's call for the country and citizens to examine their consciences (p. 8, 3rd paragraphe).
*Chapter one of the book is wrapped around the theme: Vision- let the word go forth. with the challenge of the new frontier. Suggestions are included in each chapter for use of readers.
*Chapter two sets the pitch on how to make a change. The need for courage, meaning of courage.
*Chapter three speaks on resillence with the phrase "hang a lantern on your problem ".
Chapter four dwells on styles of leadership. Dont over copy. Practice optimism, enthusiasm are part of the Chapter suggestions.
*Chapter five treats the topic of communication.
*Chapter six examines speechwriting. The president is involved in writing his own speech.
*Chapter seven is about self examination and self assessment. Turning things inside out.
*Chapter eight is on team building.This Chapter has particular bearing on managament and leadership curriculum.
*Chapter nine also has bearing on management and leadership teaching.
*Chapter ten admonishes readers to make the best of miscalculations and misjudgements.
*Chapter eleven dwells on crisis management and how to deal with such moments.
*Chapter twelve dwells on faults and failings.
The back hardcover page contains personal remarks from readers from across the strata.
The book is incisive, indepth, balanced.It is written in clear good grammar. clearly the book is informed and based on facts.
Recommendations:
More books are needed on this theme and direction on other presidencies and individuals such as President R.Reagan, George W.Bush,Margaret Thatcher, and others around the world.
Overall, writing style was good. Material compilation(extracts, quotes), arrangements were appropriate and timed.