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Leadership Lessons from White House Fellows

Posting Date: July 28, 2009

By: Charles P. Garcia

Scandalous headlines about corrupt politicians, CEOs caught with their hands in the cookie jar, and greedy financial industry executives paint a grim picture of leadership in America. That's distressing at a time of crisis when we desperately need strong leaders to inspire us. But all the negative press is misleading. There are some great leaders out there—from the past and in the present—and it's time we paid attention to the leadership wisdom they can impart.

About the Author(s)

Charles P. Garcia Charles P. Garcia is a former White House Fellow and graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy.  In 2006, he sold his investment banking firm, which grew from three people to sixty offices in seven countries. Inc. magazine identified it as one of the top ten fastest-growing privately held companies in the United States. Garcia was named entrepreneur of the year by three national organizations. He is on the board of Fortune 500 companies and serves as the chairman of the Board of Visitors of the U.S. Air Force Academy.  For more information: visit www.charlespgarcia.com