Doris Kearns Goodwin on What Makes a Leader Great

The video explores leadership through the lens of ambition, adversity, and opportunity, focusing on historical figures like Lincoln, Roosevelt, FDR, and LBJ, and contemporary leaders like Trump. It discusses how ambition drives success, how adversity can lead to growth, and the importance of having the right temperament for challenges. The video also covers crisis management, intelligence, and integrity as key components of effective leadership.

What role does ambition play in the success of leaders like Abraham Lincoln and Teddy Roosevelt?

How did moments of adversity shape the leadership styles of FDR and LBJ?

What challenges did President Trump face in transforming his ambition for self into a broader vision for the country?

In what ways can privilege affect a person's ambition according to the text?

Discuss the significance of self-reflection in leadership as mentioned in the text.

What does the text suggest about the importance of having the right temperament in leadership during crises?

How does the text describe the relationship between integrity and leadership?