Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH "e;Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that details the secrets to his success!"e; Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One Minute Manager "e;Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, the ability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in 1999 2000, they hassled George W. Bush for not having it. They didn t realize what this book succinctly displays: that the President has something far more important CEO intelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essential information, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence can be fostered and honed, and this book shows how."e; Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, The University of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, World magazine "e;Put aside politics and read this book right away for its true wisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have done a brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes this President so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophy, strategy, and tactics in this book."e; Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., and author, Winning the Talent Wars "e;Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this President who loves to be underestimated has a highly effective approach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, truly transformational. Many in business today could benefit from reading this book."e; David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study of the Presidency

Praise for The LEADERSHIP GENIUS of GEORGE W. BUSH"Finally, a fun-to-read book about George W. Bush that detailsthe secrets to his success!"Ken Blanchard, coauthor, The One MinuteManager"Political journalists love graduate student intelligence, theability to make clever allusions in seminars, and in1999--2000, they hassled George W. Bush for not having it.They didn't realize what this book succinctly displays: thatthe President has something far more important-CEOintelligence, the ability to ask tough questions, garner essentialinformation, and make discerning decisions. Such intelligence canbe fostered and honed, and this book shows how."Dr. Marvin Olasky, Professor of Journalism, TheUniversity of Texas at Austin, and Editor in Chief, Worldmagazine"Put aside politics and read this book right away for its truewisdom and concrete advice about leadership. The authors have donea brilliant job explaining the leadership style that makes thisPresident so effective. Any leader can learn from the philosophystrategy, and tactics in this book."Bruce Tulgan, founder of RainmakerThinking, Inc., andauthor, Winning the Talent Wars"Thompson and Ware make a compelling case that this Presidentwho 'loves to be underestimated' has a highly effectiveapproach to leadership that is humane, direct, and at times, trulytransformational. Many in business today could benefit from readingthis book."David M. Abshire, President, Center for the Study ofthe Presidency

George W. BushThe Making of the Leadership Genius xiiiIntroduction 1Chapter 1 What Do You Stand For?Identify Core Values 7Chapter 2 Where Are You Going?Inspire Through Vision 33Chapter 3 Can I Trust You?Become Credible 55Chapter 4 Bring in the Right People, Part OneDon't Be Afraid to Hire People Smarter Than You 81Chapter 5 Bring in the Right People, Part TwoLeave 'Em Alone! 113Chapter 6 Encourage CollaborationBuild Alliances 149Chapter 7 Give It to 'Em StraightCommunicate 171Chapter 8 If It's Noon, I Must Be JoggingBe Disciplined and Focus 203Chapter 9 Intuitive WisdomTrust Your Instincts 249Chapter 10 Getting ResultsHold People Accountable 265Notes 281Index 303