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What kind of leadership are you looking for in America's next president? We asked a panel of experts to share their insights about what it takes to succeed in the Oval Office.

Experts who contributed to this topic

Andy Card

Andy Card served as President Bush's chief of staff from 2001 to 2006. He previously served as Secretary of Transportation under President George H.W. Bush.

Barbara Kellerman

Barbara Kellerman is the James MacGregor Burns Lecturer in Public Leadership at Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government. She's also the author of "Bad Leadership: What It Is, How It happens, Why It Matters."

David McCullough

David McCullough is a historian and bestselling author who has twice won the Pulitzer Prize. His most recent book is "1776."

Leon Panetta

Leon Panetta served as President Clinton's chief of staff from 1994 to 1997. Today, he's the founder and director of the Leon & Sylvia Panetta Institute for Public Policy.

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