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Presidential power
Book • 1991
In this book, Neustadt examines the nature of presidential power, arguing that it is primarily the power to persuade rather than to command.
He emphasizes that effective presidential influence stems from bargaining advantages, public prestige, and the expectations of other government officials.
The book analyzes the decision-making processes and the strategic use of influence by modern presidents, highlighting the complexities of shared powers in the American system and the need for continuous persuasion and bargaining to achieve policy goals.
He emphasizes that effective presidential influence stems from bargaining advantages, public prestige, and the expectations of other government officials.
The book analyzes the decision-making processes and the strategic use of influence by modern presidents, highlighting the complexities of shared powers in the American system and the need for continuous persuasion and bargaining to achieve policy goals.
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Mentioned in 4 episodes
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when discussing the concept of presidential power and persuasion.


David Rubenstein

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David Rubenstein’s Masterclass: Principles of Control and Success (Replay)
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when introducing Harold Krant as the author.

Carol Massar

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Trump Ends Trade Talks With Canada, Threatens to Set Tariff
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as a classic book that crystallized the view of the presidency as persuasion in 1960.

Jack Beatty

The Jackpod: Strong and wrong
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as the book in which Richard Neustadt discusses presidential weakness.

Andrew Rudalevich

Is Trump basically a king now?
Mentioned by David Rubenstein when discussing the concept of presidential power and persuasion.

Billionaire David Rubenstein on the Key Principles to Truly Becoming the One in Control | Impact Theory
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, referencing the author's belief that a president's greatest power is the power to persuade.


Bob Shrum

Bob Shrum: Deep State Donald & The Democratic Messaging Imperative
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to illustrate the importance of presidential persuasion and negotiation skills.


Jamelle Bouie

Don’t Be Fooled, ‘Trump Is a Weak President’
Mentioned by Casey B.K. Dominguez as a book she always assigned in her classes on the presidency.

Casey B. K. Dominguez, "Commander in Chief: Partisanship, Nationalism, and the Reconstruction of Congressional War Powers" (UP of Kansas, 2024)
Mentioned by Casey B.K. Dominguez as a book she always assigned in her classes on the presidency.

Casey B. K. Dominguez, "Commander in Chief: Partisanship, Nationalism, and the Reconstruction of Congressional War Powers" (UP of Kansas, 2024)
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as a book that revolutionized political science's understanding of leadership, emphasizing persuasion.

James Sebenius

Master Negotiator James Sebenius Reveals the Secrets Every Leader Needs to Win Any Negotiation