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Presidential Focus
- A president must define the "next stage of good" for the majority, create a strategic plan, and execute it.
 - They must work with or against Congress and the Supreme Court to achieve their goals.
 
Varied Leadership
- There are no universally applicable leadership skills for presidents, as different situations demand different approaches.
 - Sometimes toughness is needed, while other times, listening is key.
 
Ford's Pardon
- Gerald Ford pardoned Nixon to remove Watergate from the headlines, prioritizing his own presidency.
 - This act, initially seen as corrupt, might be an act of courage in hindsight.
 


