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The exposed nature of life in the public square affects leaders' attitudes toward risk - and failure.
Dee Dee Myers
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Dee Dee Myers
Age: 63
Born: 1961
Born: September 1
Former White House Press Secretary
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Margaret Jane Myers
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While eschewing emotion - and its companion, vulnerability - Obama should be careful not to sacrifice empathy, the 'I feel your pain' connection that sustained Clinton. This connection is the shorthand people use to measure their leaders' intentions. If people believe you're on their side, they will trust your decisions.
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