Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt
Way: Timeless Strategies from the
First Lady of Courage by Robin
Gerber
Er Lessons For Leadership And Lessons For The World Now
Eleanor Roosevelts remarkable ability to confront and overcome hurdles-
be they political, personal, or social-made her one of the greatest leaders
of the last century, if not all time. In Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt
Way, author and scholar Robin Gerber examines the values, tactics, and
beliefs that enabled Eleanor Roosevelt to bring about tremendous change-
in herself and in the world. Examining the former first ladys rise from a
difficult childhood to her enormously productive and politically involved
years in the White House, as a U.N. delegate and an honorary
ambassador, an author, and beyond, Gerber offers women an inspiring
road map to heroic living and an unparalleled model for personal
achievement.

Personal Review: Leadership the Eleanor Roosevelt Way:
Timeless Strategies from the First Lady of Courage by Robin
Gerber
After reading about Colin Powel's style, Bush's War and Guiliani's book on
Leadership, it was a nice break to read about one of history's greatest first
ladies--Eleanor Roosevelt. It also served as a checkpoint for myself to
have a peek at the early 20th century and the beginnings of the UN in light
of recent events. This book was written by Robin Gerber who is a senior
scholar at the Academy of Leadership which is part of the University of
Maryland. Not only a biography of Eleanor, it's also a how-to on leadership
and includes side information about how other women implement Eleanor's
style in their lives today.
Key Takeaways:
Give Voice to Your Leadership--ER did not start out a brilliant and inspiring
public speaker, she had to practice at it. She eventually managed to be an
effective communicator through both speech and her writing in columns.
She held press conferences at the White House for women reporters only--
she identified an audience she could reach and began speaking to them.
Embrace Risk--despite many folks including herself being unsure of her
and her role, at Truman's request ER took on a role within the formation of
the UN and went on to be a leading proponant of the Universal Declaration
of Human Rights. She took this on shortly after the death of FDR--a time
when she could have retired. Instead she started on a second life.
Never Stop Learning--this keeps coming up in the lives of leaders--they
have an interest in the world and learning about it. ER traveled extensively
in the latter part of her life and took a good deal of interest in learning
about the world and the various cultures enhabiting it. She traveled
throughout the middle east and India. She also used her columns, and
speeches as a tool to educate others.
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