Mark A. Abramson Livres

The book explores the complexities of political leadership through a detailed study of top political appointees in the Obama administration. Authors Paul R. Lawrence and Mark A. Abramson analyze how these executives navigate challenges and achieve their administration's goals, providing valuable insights into the interplay between business practices and government operations. Their research highlights the strategies and competencies that contribute to effective governance in a political context.

In this book, Paul Lawrence and Mark Abramson build on their extensive interviews with 42 Obama Administration political executives over the past four years. Political executives from numerous federal agencies were interviewed about the challenge of managing in government and the activities undertaken by their agencies.