005_The Unexpected Leader

How does an individual handle being thrust into a position of leadership? What are the first steps they ought to take in order to be successful? We talk with Dr. Steven F. Lawson, Professor Emeritus, Rutgers University about the dramatic story of Lyndon B. Johnson’s ascendancy to the presidency after the assassination of JFK on November 22nd, 1963.  What can we learn from Johnson’s successes and what were the pitfalls that we can avoid if we find ourselves in the role of unexpected leader?

SOUND QUALITY WARNING - Our apologies for the sound quality on this episode as there were technical issues when recording the interview.

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