Ep 25: Lessons From Advising Four U.S. Presidents

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What makes a good leader? Join us as Manu sits down with David Gergen, a former White House advisor who served under Nixon, Ford, Reagan, and Clinton. Join them as they delve into the state of American politics, the key qualities of effective leadership, and more.

Episode 25 guest: Meet David Gergen former White house communications director

David Gergen’s info:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/David_Gergen

Web site: https://www.david-gergen.com/

PODCAST INFO: 

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OUTLINE: 

0:00 intro

3:45 introducing David Gergen 

4:38 David’s perspective on American politics

6:50 presidents and military service 

10:16 national service and Wes Moore

18:40 age in politics  

25:30 advice to the Democratic Party

28:29 Term limits 

30:10 local politics and leadership 

36:50 David’s favorite president 

37:55 Resilience and Bill Clinton 

40:30 adapting to change 

42:25 MLK, Grant and Churchill

46:14 David’s Why 

49:30 Kennedy and cigars