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Teaches Authentic Leadership

George W. Bush

President George W. Bush opens up about his leadership philosophy and introduces his class. Meet Mrs. Laura Bush and visit their family home in Maine to get a feel for life after the presidency.

1. Meet Your Instructor

Meet Your Instructor

Listening to and learning about people takes effort, but empathy is essential to becoming a leader people want to follow. Learn how President Bush develops and maintains relationships by encouraging others to open up.

2. The Art of Personal Diplomacy 

The Art of Personal Diplomacy 

President Bush defines what a leader’s job is—and what it is not. In this lesson, he outlines his view that a leader sets the vision and leaves implementation to trusted team members.

3. Look Over the Horizon 

Look Over the Horizon 

Building a productive team that encourages disparate viewpoints is essential to successful leadership. That requires knowing your own weaknesses and strengths, listening to those around you, and recognizing when it’s time to make a change.

4. Building a Strong Team

Building a Strong Team

Tough decisions are inevitable, but that doesn’t mean you can’t prepare for them. President Bush outlines the values and principles he uses to make decisions—large or small.

5. Making Tough Decisions

Making Tough Decisions

When developing a plan, leaders need to create outcomes that are measurable, and the right people need accountability. Learn how President Bush develops clear goals and achieves results.

6. Accountability Leads to Results 

Accountability Leads to Results 

President Bush faced the unimaginable during his time in office. Learn how he dealt with crises that defined his presidency.

7. Crisis Management

Crisis Management

President Bush covers the importance of communication. He addresses his “Bushisms,” discusses the power of a heartfelt message, and shares how he structures speeches.

8. Own Your Communication Style 

Own Your Communication Style 

Gain a big-picture view of President Bush’s career. Discover the lessons he learned on his journey to becoming commander in chief.

9. A Pathway to Politics 

A Pathway to Politics 

Learn what it takes to become an elected official, from fundraising and campaigning to working at the White House. Explore the extreme highs and lows of working in public office.

10. Entering Public Service 

Entering Public Service 

Driving home his philosophy, President Bush shares how having a key set of values can help you set clear expectations and stay balanced.

11. Prioritize What's Important

Prioritize What's Important

Join President Bush in his personal art studio in Maine. The former president concludes his class by sharing why he decided to start painting and how he views learning as a lifelong pursuit

12. "Happy are the Painters" 

"Happy are the Painters" 

President George W. Bush Teaches Authentic Leadership

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