Roosevelt was a great personality, a great activist, a great preacher of the moralities, a great controversialist, a great showman. He dominated his era as he dominated conversations ... the masses loved him; he proved to be a great popular idol and a great vote getter.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This describes a famous leader as charismatic and influential. He connected well with the public.
- In plain terms
- This person was popular and changed the times.
- What can you take from it?
- Charisma can drive political success.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Does style matter more than substance?
- What makes a leader great?
Another view
Popularity does not guarantee effective policy outcomes.
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