Winter 2016 · Issue 1
Leadership
As America turns toward 2020, how should the United States engage and lead the world and what issues need leadership here at home?
As America turns toward 2020, how should the United States engage and lead the world and what issues need leadership here at home?
In this issue
Editor’s Note
William McKenzie
Ideas matter. The Catalyst will convene leading experts and writers, as well as new and rising voices, to address contemporary issues.
A Portrait of Presidential Leadership
Jon Meacham, William McKenzie
Pulitzer Prize-winning biographer Jon Meacham talks about presidential leadership with William McKenzie, editor of The Catalyst.
Debt, Energy, China, and American Economic Growth
Glenn Hubbard
The Catalyst talked with noted economist Glenn Hubbard about topics affecting the daily lives of Americans.
Foreign Policy Starts in the Neighborhood
George Shultz, William McKenzie, Matthew Rooney
Over the past four decades, George Shultz has had a unique perch from which to watch the North American continent grow in prosperity. But while North America stands as a global powerhouse, the former secretary of state reminds us that we still have room to grow.
The Raging, Trading Pragmatist
Ron Kirk, William McKenzie, Matthew Rooney
Ron Kirk describes himself as a pro-business, pro-trade Democrat. As U.S. trade representative in the Obama administration, he helped broker the Trans-Pacific Partnership. But as the mayor of Dallas, Kirk watched a newly-signed North American Free Trade Agreement have a significant impact on the region.
Why America Must Lead
Robert Kagan
As world powers jockey for position on the global stage, Americans debate the role their country should play. Dr. Kagan presents his case for an involved America.
The Case for American Internationalism
Jon Kyl, Joseph Lieberman
For the benefit of people throughout the world and for Americans themselves, the United States must lead internationally in the areas of security, economics, and democratic ideals.
Promoting Democracy and National Security Go Together
Amanda Schnetzer, William Inboden
As the American appetite for overseas engagement wanes, leaders must not forget lessons learned between Franklin Roosevelt’s presidency and today.
We Don’t Live in the World We Were Born Into
Mark Cuban
Change is constant. But change creates an opportunity to lead – from young IPO companies to Fortune 500 companies. How can leaders ensure that they create, integrate, and enable change?
A Call to Lead: Public Service is a Noble Cause
Margaret Spellings
The vast majority of elected officials, teachers, police officers, and other men and women in the public arena are dedicated servants that we are lucky to have.
Leading to Liberate: Servant Leadership in Business
Casey Gerald
A new breed of entrepreneurs and business leaders see purpose as the bottom line, not profit.
As Martin Mares Knows, Leadership Starts with Parents
Ruben Navarrette
Education isn’t limited to schools – it starts at home. What should parents do to be leaders in their children’s lives and inspire educational achievement?
America Needs the Secret Leadership of the U.S. Military
Colonel Miguel Howe, USA, Ret.
Leadership extends beyond the four-star generals – the CEOs – of the U.S. Armed Forces. The small unit leaders carry the success of the military and 2.8 million post-9/11 veterans are ready to use their skills in our communities.
Strengthening Community Bonds Two Centuries after De Tocqueville
Matthew Wilson
The Great Experiment – American democracy – depends on the lessons learned in neighborhoods and within families. How can leaders ensure that policy strengthens communities?
What Lincoln Learned from the Founders – And What Leaders Today Can Learn from Them
Richard Brookhiser
Using core principles and values as a guide carries a relevance across generations and through any challenge.
