Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership

By: Jon Knokey

Narrated by: Brian Holsopple

This is the story of perhaps the greatest leadership journey in American history.

President Theodore Roosevelt forever transformed America, ushering the country into the arena of world supremacy. His brand of leadership was entirely American: confident, compassionate, energetic, diverse, visionary. But Roosevelt was not a born leader; his ascent to the apex of power was not a foregone conclusion. He made himself a leader of consequence, and it is his epic journey to the White House - a road filled with terrific failures, intimate introspection, and self-made luck - that will inspire listeners anew. No author has combined his key biographical milestones - the lessons born from the contradictions of his life - with the surviving stories from those who followed and interacted with him in his various attempts to lead.

While a graduate student at Harvard, author Jon Knokey, a Roosevelt historian and business leader, unearthed hundreds of unpublished letters and interview notes from Roosevelt contemporaries. These long-forgotten documents provide a fresh and stunning ringside seat along the 26th president's journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue. The stories from Harvard chaps, idealistic political reformers from New York, coarse cowboys from the Badlands, and tough-as-rawhide Rough Riders from the nation's interior all combine to illuminate the maturation process of a man learning to lead at every stage of his life. The story of Theodore Roosevelt's life has been told before. The story of his leadership journey has not - until now.

Fast paced and written as a biographical narrative, Theodore Roosevelt and the Making of American Leadership places the listener alongside a young Roosevelt as he shapes events, people, and himself to forever change a country. He created an authentic style of American leadership - a style that has endured for over a century.

Download the accompanying reference guide.©2015 Jon A. Knokey (P)2015 Audible, Inc.

Amazing man

My education didn’t include much history and even if it had I’m sure I would not be been as interested as I am now.
Over the years I have heard small snippets of his life but never the depth as covered in this book.
I truly believe we will never see a leader like Teddy Roosevelt again. He truly shaped the destiny of the US.

Incredible

Absolutely one of the best books I have encountered. Truly grabs the readers attention and puts you right there getting action with TR. The detail and scenery is perfect, couldn't have asked for a better lesson in leadership.

Great read. New tidbits of information

This is a great book. I have read multiple books on TR and it has been hard lately to learn new information on him. This book has numerous bits of information that was previously unknown to me. The excitement of the author on the topic is palpable. Highly recommended this book.

Good.

This is a good summarized and specialized history of Teddy, specifically depicting the moments in his life that changed him and showing how those changes affected his leadership skills and style. Overall a very good book that highlights specific leadership skills that anyone in a leadership position should utilize.

Great character details

This is not just your regular novel. Biography is much more of a character development for Roosevelt and all of his cronies. I love the way the author linked some of the names to past and future relations. The story of San Juan Hill was unbelievably detailed. It’s like how do you know What was said in the privacy of a tent, but it made sense and it was totally I really like this book

Historical Masterpiece

Without a doubt, this is the best book on Theodore Roosevelt and leadership in general. The 2nd half is nothing short of a historical masterpiece. It belongs in every library. There are many parts when you feel like you are there with him as he leads by example.

5 Stars

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Beyond the lore this book captures Roosevelt’s leadership and hard work

Many times we read about the majesty and lore that is Theodore Roosevelt. However, the question often comes up “why was he so beloved?” The content of this book answers that very question. The book takes us through each of Roosevelt’s careers. We are enlightened about the evolution of TR after each of his stumbles and his respective accomplishments. How he built his band and leadership style. Read this title, if you are looking to better understand the man behind the lore that is TR.

Great listen

Loved it. Very well read. Teddy was the man and this book will light a fire in you.

Awesome Book!

Fantastic listen. It was so refreshing to see a public figure in such a positive way. It gives us hope for the future

A second listen in worth it.

As for books that cover the topic of leadership Theodore Roosevelt certainly became a great leader. Very much like Churchill.