There is a common thread among the most successful presidents: they all had to deal with crises threatening this country’s very existence.
According to the most recent survey of presidential historians, Barack Obama and Ronald Reagan rank among the best leaders in US history, while Donald Trump ranks closer to the bottom.
According to a C-SPAN poll, Abraham Lincoln, George Washington, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Theodore Roosevelt, and Dwight D. Eisenhower are the top five highest-rated presidents. William Henry Harrison, Donald J. Trump, Franklin D. Pierce, Andrew Johnson, and James Buchanan round out the bottom five.
The top presidents had to deal with crucial issues for the country’s continued existence. Lincoln managed the Civil War and prevented the country from breaking up under his leadership. By declining to take the throne after his term as president and resigning, Washington helped foster the young American democracy. Roosevelt led the United States during World War II, and Eisenhower ended the Korean War through negotiations.
Success or failure was measured concerning the president’s stated goals for the country, the public’s perception of that vision, the president’s ability to inspire confidence in times of crisis, the economy, the president’s moral authority in international affairs, the president’s ability to lead effectively in a foreign policy environment, the president’s relationship with Congress, the president’s pursuit of fairness in the legal system, and the president’s pursuit of equal justice.
What makes a President remarkable?
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Intelligence
Although it may seem self-evident, a politician should ideally have a higher IQ than the average citizen. Since he is in charge of the entire country and its citizens, he must have an exceptional capacity for analysis and extensive economic and social knowledge.
An unwavering sense of duty
The pressures of public scrutiny and the weight of responsibility for so many government affairs make being president difficult and demanding. It’s not easy to be constantly on display and expected to act in a certain way without the chance to have a private life. Because of this, a candidate for president needs to be mature enough to understand all of this and passionate enough about his work to be willing to make personal sacrifices for it.
Instinct
As long as it doesn’t cloud your judgment, seeking advice is essential. As one might expect from someone in such a prominent political position, there is never a shortage of helpers, advisers, and accomplices. Each will attempt to persuade you to change your mind, so you must always trust your gut.
Courage
Having the ability to make decisions that can have a positive or negative impact on one’s life is both an exciting and terrifying prospect. A strong leader in this position must be able to put their fear aside and deal with these challenges head-on.
Figure out what’s best for your country and crisis aversion
No matter how much you crave power or how high you hope to climb in politics, the only thing that will make you an honest and honorable president is a deep love for your country.
Solid verbal and nonverbal communication
Connecting with voters, educating them on the party’s platform, and making promises that can be kept are all crucial. Listening to citizens, responding to their concerns, and keeping the lines of communication open is crucial for any president.
Having a good sense of humor
A president’s appearance should be confident and energetic. People have a harder time connecting with and respecting leaders who project an aura of seriousness, instill a sense of fear, and don’t seem to enjoy their jobs.
