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David Gergen: “Charisma was a great asset for both John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan in their governing both here and abroad. But it can…”

On the recordDecember 22, 2008
Charisma was a great asset for both John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan in their governing both here and abroad. But it can raise expectations.
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David Gergen
Independent · Massachusetts

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David Gergen discusses how charisma can be beneficial for leaders like John Kennedy and Ronald Reagan, but also lead to heightened public expectations.

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