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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.

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.

David Peck

David Peck is the founder and president of Leadership Unleashed, an executive coaching and management-consulting firm. He's also the author of the forthcoming book, "Beyond Effective: Practices in Self-aware Leadership."

Peter Robinson

Peter Robinson was special assistant and speechwriter to President Reagan from 1983 to 1988. Today, he's a research fellow at the Hoover Institution, and the author of three books, including "How Ronald Reagan Changed My Life."

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