Bill Clinton in American Crisis

On Principles & Values: Always take the time to honor and respect the people

[At an honorary dinner event] I knew President Clinton could've just walked out the back door of the hotel and saved hours, so I asked him why he stayed back. He made two points: first, he said this is a big thing for the people at the dinner and they deserve it. They would have a picture with the president, and it would be treasured. He also said, "Andrew, that's the job. We are elected by the people to serve the people, and we must always take the time to honor and respect them and show them gratitude and humility."

It wasn't as if the president had to win over anyone in that room; they all loved him before he showed up. They loved him even more after he showed up and spoke. Two hours of handshaking didn't get him one additional vote. He had them all.

Source: American Crisis, by Andrew Cuomo, p.202 Oct 13, 2020

The above quotations are from American Crisis Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic by Andrew Cuomo . Click here for other excerpts from American Crisis Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic by Andrew Cuomo . Click here for other excerpts by Bill Clinton. Click here for a profile of Bill Clinton.
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