Michael Beschloss
Presidential Historian, NBC News and PBS NewsHour, New York Times Columnist and #1 Best-Selling Author
Telling original and unforgettable stories that illuminate the behind-the-scenes lives of American presidents and other titans, Michael Beschloss describes the leadership skills essential to almost every kind of success.
Michael Beschloss, a preeminent presidential historian and bestselling author, brings the lessons of history to life with unparalleled eloquence and insight. His deep understanding of the American presidency, combined with a storyteller's gift, offers audiences a rare glimpse into the leadership, decisions, and moments that have shaped the United States. Beschloss's work, featured across major networks and in his books, including "Presidents of War," provides a rich tapestry of historical context to current events and leadership challenges.
In his presentations, Beschloss weaves together narratives from the past to illuminate the present, offering not just historical facts but the wisdom and foresight that come from understanding the complexities of leadership at critical junctures. His engaging style turns history into a lens through which we can examine contemporary issues, making his sessions both educational and profoundly relevant.
Michael Beschloss is able to provide profound historical insights and a nuanced understanding of how the past continues to influence the present and future. Attendees will leave with a deeper appreciation of the lessons history offers to leaders in every field.
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Great Presidents Past and Present
As a master in his field, Beschloss brings us inspiring, humorous and tragic never-before-told stories of American presidents – from George Washington to Joe Biden – as they struggle with war, peace and domestic crisis. He reveals the qualities that have made great presidents in history and shows how to find leaders who have them now – in politics, business and civic life.
Leadership From the Board Room to the Oval Office
Drawing on his years studying leadership at the Harvard Business School and as a presidential historian, Beschloss, customizing his presentation for each audience, picks the most brilliant successes and the most lethal mistakes made in business and politics – and shows what they can teach us.
The Washington, D.C. You're Not Hearing About
From his talks with presidents, Supreme Court justices, diplomats and members of Congress and his quarter-century in the capital, Beschloss reveals the hidden side of important personalities and behind-the-scenes developments that may soon have a major impact on your life.
Presidential Courage
What makes a great U.S. president? Michael Beschloss believes the answer is "presidential courage": the willingness to take a political risk that might end a president's career-and the wisdom to do that for reasons that later Americans will admire. In a presentation based on his book Presidential Courage: Brave Leaders and How They Changed America, 1789-1989, Beschloss describes crucial times when courageous presidents took such risks and overcame obstacles to dramatically change the future of the United States. From George Washington to Ronald Reagan, the presidents Beschloss focuses on addressed some of the most paramount, abiding issues in American history-war and peace, human rights, and the proper balance between government and business. A natural storyteller, Beschloss details the outstanding traits of these presidents, and then compares them to the current crop of presidential candidates, for in insightful glance into America's political future. He also uses what he has discovered about presidential courage to provide leadership lessons for all of us.
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Works by Michael Beschloss
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Taking Charge: The Johnson White House Tapes, 1963-1964
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Presidents of War
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