Betsy Myers worked in the Clinton Administration, studied and taught leadership at the Kennedy School of Government, and ran Obama's 2008 campaign. In this book on leadership, she explores seven characteristics of good leaders. These seem to be not so much habits (ala Steve Covey) but speak more to a leadership philosophy and character. Her seven: Authenticity, Connection, Respect, Clarity, Collaboration, Learning and Courage. Her points on each are illustrated by her interactions with people in the various contexts she has served in (lots of stories about Obama and Clinton's leadership).I really liked the anecdotes and it didn't come off as fluffy like a lot of leadership books do. ( )