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Geopolitical Recession & Ruthless Leadership (with Ian Bremmer & Rahm Emanuel)

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Idealism and Ruthlessness in Leadership

This chapter explores the balance between idealism and pragmatism in politics, highlighting the importance of leaders being both idealistic and ruthless in pursuing their goals. It discusses how leaders like Lincoln, Roosevelt, and Kennedy exhibited a combination of idealism and toughness. The chapter also touches on the misperception of political leaders, the significance of building bipartisan relationships, and the need for leaders to possess both toughness and political sensitivity.

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