George W. Bush, Former President of the United States (Leadership, Vision, Reforms)

George W. Bush, Former President of the United States (Leadership, Vision, Reforms)
Author: IBP USA
Publisher: Lulu.com
Total Pages: 273
Release: 2007-02-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1433016974

A collaboration between an attorney and an animal protection advocate, this work utilizes the extremely controversial and high-profile "crush video" case, "US v. Stevens," to explore how American society attempts to balance the protection of free speech and the prevention of animal cruelty. Starting from the detailed case study of a single prominent ruling, the authors provide a masterful survey of important issues facing society in the area of animal welfare. The Stevens case included various "hot topic" elements connected to the role of government as arbiter of public morality, including judicial attitudes to sexual deviance and dogfighting. Because it is one of only two animal rights cases that the US Supreme Court has handled, and the only case discussing the competing interests of free speech and animal cruelty, it will be an important topic for discussion in constitutional and animal law courses for decades to come. The Stevens case arose from the first conviction under 18 USC 48 (Section 48), a federal law enacted in 1999, which criminalized the creation, sale, and/or possession of certain depictions of animal cruelty. The US Congress intended Section 48 to end the creation and interstate trafficking of depictions of animal cruelty in which animals are abused or even killed for entertainment's sake. Proponents of Section 48 predicted that countless benefits to both humans and animals would flow from its enforcement. Opponents of the law argued that it was too far-reaching and would stifle protected speech. Critics of Section 48 appeared to have prevailed when the US Supreme Court struck the law down as unconstitutionally overbroad. Although a law tailored to address the Supreme Court's concerns was quickly enacted, the free speech/animal cruelty controversy is far from over.

The George W. Bush Presidency

The George W. Bush Presidency
Author: Fred I. Greenstein
Publisher: JHU Press
Total Pages: 450
Release: 2004-12-01
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 080188151X

Between his inauguration and September 11, 2001, George W. Bush's presidency appeared to lack focus. The rhetoric of the campaign trail did not readily translate into concrete policies and a closely divided Congress restrained executive action. The terrorist attacks on New York and Washington, however, changed all of that. In their aftermath, Bush emerged as a strong, decisive leader with a deep sense of purpose and certainty that inspired many Americans, even as it alienated much of the rest of the world. In The George W. Bush Presidency: An Early Assessment, noted presidential scholar Fred I. Greenstein brings together a distinguished group of political scientists to consider the first two-and-a-half years of the George W. Bush presidency, from his leadership style and political ethos to his budgetary and foreign policies to his relationship with Congress, the electorate, and the American public. This balanced and timely volume concludes with an invaluable insider's view of the president and his administration by John J. DiIulio, the first Director of the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives. Contributors: Richard A. Brody, Ivo Daalder, John J. Dilulio, Jr., John Fortier, Hugh Heclo, Karen M. Hult, Gary Jacobson, Charles O. Jones, James Lindsay, Norman Ornstein, and Allen Schick

The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush

The Leadership Genius of George W. Bush
Author: Carolyn B. Thompson
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 334
Release: 2004-08-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471660477

Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH "Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!" —Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager "Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999—2000, they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didn’t realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important–CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how." —Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, World magazine "Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book." —Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., and author, Winning the Talent Wars "Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who ‘loves to be underestimated’ has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book." —David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency

Out of Many, One

Out of Many, One
Author: George W. Bush
Publisher: Crown
Total Pages: 417
Release: 2021-04-20
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0593136969

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • In this powerful new collection of oil paintings and stories, President George W. Bush spotlights the inspiring journeys of America’s immigrants and the contributions they make to the life and prosperity of our nation. The issue of immigration stirs intense emotions today, as it has throughout much of American history. But what gets lost in the debates about policy are the stories of immigrants themselves, the people who are drawn to America by its promise of economic opportunity and political and religious freedom—and who strengthen our nation in countless ways. In the tradition of Portraits of Courage, President Bush’s #1 New York Times bestseller, Out of Many, One brings together forty-three full-color portraits of men and women who have immigrated to the United States, alongside stirring stories of the unique ways all of them are pursuing the American Dream. Featuring men and women from thirty-five countries and nearly every region of the world, Out of Many, One shows how hard work, strong values, dreams, and determination know no borders or boundaries and how immigrants embody values that are often viewed as distinctly American: optimism and gratitude, a willingness to strive and to risk, a deep sense of patriotism, and a spirit of self-reliance that runs deep in our immigrant heritage. In these pages, we meet a North Korean refugee fighting for human rights, a Dallas-based CEO who crossed the Rio Grande from Mexico at age seventeen, and a NASA engineer who as a girl in Nigeria dreamed of coming to America, along with notable figures from business, the military, sports, and entertainment. President Bush captures their faces and stories in striking detail, bringing depth to our understanding of who immigrants are, the challenges they face on their paths to citizenship, and the lessons they can teach us about our country’s character. As the stories unfold in this vibrant book, readers will gain a better appreciation for the humanity behind one of our most pressing policy issues and the countless ways in which America, through its tradition of welcoming newcomers, has been strengthened by those who have come here in search of a better life.

A Presidency Upstaged

A Presidency Upstaged
Author: Lori Cox Han
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 256
Release: 2011-04-07
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1603442200

A president who distances himself from stagecraft will find himself upstaged. George H. W. Bush sought to “stay the course” in terms of policy while distancing himself from the public relations strategies employed during the administration of Ronald Reagan, his predecessor. But Bush discovered during his one-term presidency that a strategy of policy continuity coupled with mediocre communication skills “does not make for a strong public image as an effective and active leader in the White House", as author and scholar Lori Cox Han demonstrates in A Presidency Upstaged. Incorporating extensive archival research from the George Bush Presidential Library at Texas A&M University—including documents only recently available through requests made under the Freedom of Information Act—Han thoroughly examines the public presidency of George H. W. Bush. Han analyzes how communication strategies, relationships with the press, and public opinion polling shaped and defined his image as a leader. The research for this study also includes content analysis of press coverage (both print and television) and major public addresses during the Bush administration. "Lori Cox Han skillfully uses archival materials, interviews and leading academic studies to present a thorough analysis of George H.W. Bush's public presidency. Her book is a valuable addition to the literature on presidential communications, media, and politics, and also stands as a very useful resource on the events of the first Bush presidency."-Mark Rozell, professor of Public Policy, George Mason University and author, Power and Prudence

George Walker Bush

George Walker Bush
Author: Bamidele Ojo
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2005
Genre: Leadership
ISBN: 9781413475760

Leadership Qualities President W. Bush is a compassionate conservative who goes a long way to show his love for his country and the people. He is a visionary leader who will go extra miles to protect the people and the economy of the United States. Previous administration taught the masses how to eat fish but W. Bush taught the masses how to catch fish. “ Teach the people how to catch fish; you´ ve taught them how to eat fish forever” . He is full of faith, grace, wisdom and innate power t succeed in all his endeavors. He is a great man; a man with great vision. He is an intelligent traveler who knows whence he came and whither he goes. He understands the span of life and makes it freer of obstacles and enjoyable because he understands all of its purposes and ways and uses it to the fullest. W. Bush chose the side of the good. He stood for the truth, the right, and the devout interest of humanity, not only of the American people but also of the whole world at large. He does not just think of an individual but thinks of him as well in terms of the constructive, peaceful course it is wished he would follow. This, when successful, results in the individual4s being motivated to act in the very manner desired by those concentrating upon him. Further, the individual feels that these urges have sprung up within his consciousness. To him, they seem to be the consequences of his own thought; therefore, he offers no opposition. George has a gift for leadership or management. He carries very heavy responsibilities. He maintains relationships. He recognizes and pursues a clearly defined goal or objective. He represent others and has a compelling force capable of moving those thatare led. As a leader, he takes initiative to lead, direct and mobilizes. His leadership is responsible to the people whom he led. Walker’ s leadership qualities, especially in the area of taming terrorism, economy and national security led to positive results, realization of his goal of revamping the economy, productivity, positive development, dependability, mobilization, participation and motivation. However, it suffices to say that his effective leadership is like a house built on a hilltop, which cannot be hidden. Bush effective leadership is self-evident in the result that it produces in the fight against terrorism. His administration created terror in the heart of the terrorist and destabilizes their net work all over the world. Bush, as an effective leader, exhibits vision, personal integrity, commitment to hard work, sound knowledge and understanding, ability to think constructively and objectively, as well as balanced philosophy of life. It is in the light of the above that one can easily see why he continues to be successful. He has a real vision of life, and a decent philosophy of life to live by. He knows who he is, where he is coming from, what he is living for, where he is going from here and what he is expecting at the end of his earthly pilgrimage. He is alert, has a discerning spirit, and is sensitive to the needs of the people. President Bush believes in the community. This community has rights, which belong to each individual and to the community as a whole. Each one is responsible to the other. This gave him the idealism, which was to mould his character. It was also the idealism which brought him into politic. It is, above all, this idealism which brought himto his chosen carrier. This is the type of man he is; he took his tasks very seriously. His life has always been earnest. His opinions are steadfast. But to retain his sense of being, to keep his feeling of belonging, he has to refurbish his sense of humor. He is an extra-ordinary man, capable of tears almost as deeply as he is capable of laughter. The two go together in a sensitive personality. And Walker Bush is sensitive. George is a man of many virtues. He wants people to work hard the same path he will tread - to forget hardships in the knowle

The Leadership of George Bush

The Leadership of George Bush
Author: Roman Popadiuk
Publisher: Texas A&M University Press
Total Pages: 257
Release: 2013-02-15
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1603449647

Author Roman Popadiuk served in the Bush White House from 1989 to 1992 as deputy assistant to the president and deputy press secretary for foreign affairs. In that capacity, he was closely involved with many of the day-to-day decisions of the administration during a momentous period that saw the dismantling of the Berlin Wall, the rise of a new global coalition, the curbing of a dictator’s expansionist policies in the Middle East, and shifting domestic, economic, and political currents. In this important volume, Popadiuk examines the ways in which the personal leadership style of George Bush influenced the formation and execution of policy. Popadiuk composes a mosaic of events, quotations, and observations that yield a broad view of the ways in which a president’s personal qualities and philosophies impinge upon leadership options. General readers and public service professionals will find The Leadership of George Bush informative and enlightening, and scholars of the presidency and public policy will discover new avenues for research on both the Bush administration and executive leadership and policy.

Transforming Our World

Transforming Our World
Author: Andrew S. Natsios
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 287
Release: 2021-01-06
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1538143453

From the fall of the Soviet Union to the Gulf War, the presidency of George H. W. Bush dealt with foreign policy challenges that would cement the post-Cold War order for a generation. This book brings together a distinguished collection of foreign policy practitioners – career and political – who participated in the unfolding of international events as part the Bush administration to provide insider perspective by the people charged with carrying them out. They shed new light on and analyze President Bush’s role in world events during this historic period, his style of diplomacy, the organization and functioning of his foreign policy team, the consequences of his decisions, and his leadership skills. At a time when the old American-led post-World War II order is eroding or even collapsing, this book reminds readers of the difference American leadership in the world can make and how a president can manage a highly successful foreign policy.

Rebel in Chief

Rebel in Chief
Author: Fred Barnes
Publisher: Crown Forum
Total Pages: 164
Release: 2006-01-17
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 0307345599

“You can’t worry about being vindicated, because the truth of the matter is, when you do big things, it’s going to take a while for history to really understand.” —President Bush, in an exclusive interview with Fred Barnes for Rebel-in-Chief With Rebel-in-Chief, veteran political reporter Fred Barnes provides the defining book on George W. Bush’s presidency, giving an insider’s view of how Bush’s unique presidential style and bold reforms are dramatically remaking the country—and, indeed, the world. In the process, Barnes shows, the president is shaking up Washington and reshaping the conservative movement. Barnes has gained extraordinary access to the Bush administration for Rebel-in-Chief, conducting rare one-on-one interviews with President Bush, Vice President Dick Cheney, Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld, and many other close presidential advisers. That access, along with Barnes’s extensive independent reporting and interviewing, produces an eye-opening look at this highly consequential—and controversial—presidency. Rebel-in-Chief reveals: • How Bush acts as an “insurgent force” in the nation’s capital—“a different kind of president” who is turning the Washington establishment on its ear • How Bush is redefining conservatism for a new era—and creating a new Republican majority • The inside story of how Bush has revolutionized American foreign policy—and how the president's crusade for democracy would have been anathema to Bush himself only five years ago • When and why Bush decided to go into Iraq, even knowing that he was putting his political future at risk • How a White House aide you've probably never heard of is shaping the Bush vision • The surprising and important ways Bush's faith affects critical presidential decisions • How Bush has outmaneuvered his political opponents and surprised members of the press who have dismissed him as an intellectual bantamweight • How Bush routinely defies conventional wisdom because of his contempt for elite opinion and halfway reforms (“small-ball,” he calls them)—and why he usually wins George W. Bush billed himself as a “different kind of Republican.” He has proved to be a different kind of president, too. And Fred Barnes’s riveting behind-the-scenes account helps us understand how much this “Rebel-in-Chief ” is reshaping the world around us. Also available as a Random House AudioBook and an eBook From the Hardcover edition.