The Hardest Job in the World

From a political journalist and 60 Minutes correspondent, a comprehensive exploration of the evolution, current state, and challenges of the American presidency, and how we can improve the effectiveness of the role. "This is a valuable resource for understanding the true nature of the presidency, a guide to effective leadership." (Ken Burns) Imagine you have just been elected president. You are now commander-in-chief, chief executive, chief diplomat, chief legislator, chief of party, chief voice of the people, first responder, chief priest, and world leader.

With the weight of fulfilling campaign promises and solving urgent crises on your shoulders, where do you begin? What challenges might you overlook? The American presidency is facing significant difficulties, becoming increasingly overloaded, misunderstood, and almost unmanageable. "The problems in the job existed well before Donald Trump was elected, and will continue to confront future presidents," states John Dickerson. The founders never intended for our checks and balances system to place one superior Chief Magistrate above Congress