Harness the Power of TR's Charisma Theodore Roosevelt was a leader of uncommon strength who, through the sheer force of his extraordinary will, turned America into a modern world power. Thrown headfirst into the presidency by the assassination of his predecessor, he led with courage, character, and vision in the face of overwhelming challenges, whether busting corporate trusts or building the Panama Canal. Roosevelt has been a hero to millions of Americans for over a century and is a splendid model to help you master today's turbulent marketplace and be a hero and a leader in your own organization. "The great thing about U.S. presidents is that as chief executives of the most complex organization on earth, their wisdom is invaluable to business leaders. This book renders its subject as an aggressive, risk-taking master of PowerPoint-friendly advice." -- Forbes.com "Vigorous is the best word to describe Teddy Roosevelt and Strock does a fine job of communicating the energy with which our 26th president approached every aspect of his life." -- Business Review Reader "This book is filled with invaluable lessons for twenty-first century leaders. It deserves a place on every executive's bookshelf." -- John C. Maxwell, author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, founder of INJOY "Strock's book may well become a kind of Bible to many people, a manual for inspiration that people will keep in the office desk, on the bedside table, or in the briefcase for easy and quick renewal." -- Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal Harness the Power of TR's Charisma Theodore Roosevelt was a leader of uncommon strength who, through the sheer force of his extraordinary will, turned America into a modern world power. Thrown headfirst into the presidency by the assassination of his predecessor, he led with courage, character, and vision in the face of overwhelming challenges, whether busting corporate trusts or building the Panama Canal. Roosevelt has been a hero to millions of Americans for over a century and is a splendid model to help you master today's turbulent marketplace and be a hero and a leader in your own organization. "This book is filled with invaluable lessons for twenty-first century leaders. It deserves a place on every executive's bookshelf." -- John C. Maxwell author of The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership, founder of EQUIP "This meticulously researched and highly readable book is a masterpiece on an up-front leader. Theodore Roosevelt on Leadership could be the primer that turns around a nation choking on guidance from 'leaders' who preach 'do as I say, not as I do.'" -- Col. David H. Hackworth (U.S. Army, ret.), author of the bestseller About Face "It is about time someone wrote a book like this! This concise and valuable guide to Theodore Roosevelt's philosophy of action is interesting as history and useful for business people and other leaders." -- Tweed Roosevelt, great-grandson of Theodore Roosevelt and president of The Roosevelt Investment Group "This book is a vivid work of history, an altogether absorbing practical guide--and the best introduction to Theodore Roosevelt I've ever encountered." -- Peter Robinson, host of Uncommon Knowledge "James Strock has written a historically engaging narrative brimming with the affirmative wisdom of Theodore Roosevelt. If you want to succeed in business or education without compromising your moral compass, this marvelous book is an absolute must." --Douglas Brinkley, professor of history, Rice University, and author of Wilderness Warrior: Theodore Roosevelt and the Crusade for America "James Strock captures the qualities and techniques of leadership as expressed and practiced by one of the greatest leaders of the twentieth century. This book is a must for everyone with a desire to excel as a leader." -- George M. Scalise, president, Semiconductor Industry Association "The great thing about U.S. presidents is that as chief executives of the most complex organization on earth, their wisdom is invaluable to business leaders. This book renders its subject as an aggressive, risk-taking master of PowerPoint-friendly advice." -- Forbes.com "Vigorous is the best word to describe Teddy Roosevelt and Strock does a fine job of communicating the energy with which our 26th president approached every aspect of his life." -- Business Review Reader "Strock's book may well become a kind of Bible to many people, a manual for inspiration that people will keep in the office desk, on the bedside table, or in the briefcase for easy and quick renewal." -- Theodore Roosevelt Association Journal James Strock is a writer, speaker, entrepreneur, lawyer, and reformer in business, government and politics. His passion for the practice of leadership spans four decades. He is the founder of the Serve to Lead Group. Strock also served as the founding secretary for environmental protection for the State of California; as the chief law enforcemen