Profiles In Leadership : Historians On The Elus... Apr 2026

In the collection edited by acclaimed biographer Walter Isaacson, thirteen preeminent historians attempt to pin down the "mercurial and indecipherable" ingredients that make a truly great leader. Rather than offering a rigid formula, the book presents a series of nuanced essays that explore how different figures leveraged pragmatism, principle, and sheer force of character to navigate American history. Key Insights from the Historians

This collection, available at retailers like Strand Books and Amazon , serves as "rich food for thought" for anyone seeking to understand how greatness is both forged in the moment and judged by history. E.B. Du Bois's activism? Profiles in leadership : historians on the elus...

David M. Kennedy explores why Dwight D. Eisenhower was significantly more effective as a Supreme Commander during WWII—where his optimism and ability to elicit cooperation were paramount—than as President. In the collection edited by acclaimed biographer Walter

As seen in comparisons like Hoover vs. FDR, the book argues that high-level talent is often less important than the ability to be flexible and pragmatic under pressure. Kennedy explores why Dwight D