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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from Andrew Johnson: Part 2-Vice Presidency to Impeachment Trial

Richard Lummis and Tom Fox return to their exploration of American Presidents as they conclude a two-part series on Andrew Johnson. In this Part 2, they discuss Johnson’s career as  Military Governor of Tennessee, his Vice Presidency, Presidency and Impeachment.  Highlights include:

·      Civil War

·      Vice President to President 

·      Where did it all go wrong?

 ·      Impeachment

·      Leadership Lessons

Resources

Andrew Johnson-UVA Miller Center

Is Andrew Johnson the worst president in American history?

Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?

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Presidential Leadership Lessons for the Business Executive

Leadership Lessons from Andrew Johnson: Part 1-Early Years to VP Nomination

Richard Lummis and Tom Fox continue their exploration of American Presidents as they begin a two-part series on Andrew Johnson. In this Part 1, they discuss Johnson’s early life up to his nomination as Lincoln’s Vice-Presidential running mate in 1864. Highlights include:

·      Early Life

·      State Political Career 

·      Federal Political Career

·      Up to the Civil War

·      Leadership Lessons

Resources

Andrew Johnson-UVA Miller Center

Is Andrew Johnson the worst president in American history?

Andrew Johnson: The most-criticized president ever?

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Sunday Book Review

May 29, 2022 the Memorial Day edition


In today’s edition of Sunday Book Review:

  • Fobbit by David Abrams
  • The Red Badge of Courage by Stephen Crane
  • Thank You For Your Service by David Finkel
  • Billy Lynn’s Long Halftime Walk by Ben Fountain