The March 21 edition of the CBS show “60 Minutes” included an interview with Rahm Emanuel, current White House Chief of Staff. Part of the conversation was a discussion of how he prepared himself for his new role.
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Emanuel shared that during the post-election transition, he met with thirteen former chiefs of staff to seek their input and advice on how to be the most effective and successful filling that position. Emanuel specifically mentioned the advice he was given by Donald Rumsfeld. Rumsfeld has held many leadership roles in government; one of those was as Chief of Staff during part of Gerald Ford‘s presidency.
Based on the fact that no White House Chief of Staff has ever remained in that role for an entire presidential term, Rumsfeld said:
“You’re not indispensable. Choose your successor early on.”
Imagine being told, before you…
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