Styles of Presidential Leadership Ch. 9.3

Objectives Discover why communication skills are vital to being an effective President Explore what leadership quality you think is most important for the success of a President.

Styles of Leadership I. Leadership Qualities A. Understanding the Public -aids in Congressional support ex.) FDR’s first 100 days B. Ability to Communicate -sell ideas to the public ex.) TR v. Taft, FDR, REAGAN C. Sense of Timing -know when to implement change ex.) LBJ = Civil Rights Act following MLK’s march on Washington

Styles of Leadership D. Openness to New Ideas -hearing all sides ex.) Kennedy & FDR E. Ability to Compromise -settle for legislation with Congress ex.) Woodrow Wilson F. Political Courage - courage to go against popular opinion

Presidential Isolation II. Presidential Isolation A. Special Treatment -little criticism B. Voicing Opinions C. Presidential Access -White House Chief of Staff

Executive Privilege III. Executive Privilege - refusal to provide information to other branches A. limitations U.S. vs. Nixon