“Leadership Lessons of White House Fellowstakes a close look at the young Americans who have participated in this program and at their interesting and absorbing stories and insights.” —The Honorable Elaine L. Chao, former United States Secretary  of Labor, President and CEO of United Way of America, Director of the Peace Corps “The lessons I learned as a White House Fellow have informed my leadership principles and influenced me deeply throughout my career. In this powerful and insightful book, Garcia shows readers how to use these same lessons within their lives.” —Marshall Carter, Former Chairman and CEO,  State Street Bank and Trust; Senior Fellow, Harvard University’s  John F. Kennedy School of Government “This is a reflective and compelling account of how a remarkable program shaped the lives of many of America’s best leaders – and continues to shape the leaders that we’ll need in our future.” —Clayton M. Christensen, Robert & Jane Cizik Professor  of Business Administration, Harvard Business School; bestselling author ofInnovator’s Prescription, Disrupting Class, andThe Innovator’s Dilemma “This book is full of illuminating leadership lessons that teach and inspire.” —Roger B. Porter, IBM Professor of Business  and Government, Harvard University “Garcia has done a tremendous service by writing this book. There is absolutely no better training ground for the next generation of leaders than the White House Fellows Program.” —Myron E. Ullman, III, Chairman and CEO  of J.C. Penney and Chairman of the National Retail Federation “Charlie Garcia’s book recounts the stories of Americans who have given theirlives to public service, and explains in their own words the “how” that made them effective servant leaders. Read, learn, enjoy and be inspired.”
—Major General Bernard Loeffke (U.S. Army, ret.),  former Commanding General Army South. “The White House Fellowship catapults the lives and careers of every person lucky enough to go through it. This book gives you a glimpse of how and why—and shares key leadership lessons for the future.” —Kinney Zalesne, coauthor, Microtrends: The Small Forces  Behind Tomorrow’s Big Changes “A must read for anyone interested in leadership development.” —Garrey Carruthers, Ph.D., Governor  of New Mexico 1987–1990, Vice President  and Dean, New Mexico State University “A great read, with fascinating White House Fellow stories about the power of leadership.” —Susan Stautberg, President of Partnercom,  Cofounder Women Corporate Directors  and The Belizean Grove “With this clear, focused and honest book, Charles Garcia shares the secrets of successful leaders, rooted in service to country and community. Now, all Americans can be inspired to serve and to lead.” —Jami Floyd, Anchor, Court TV “Inspiring, thoughtful, and engaging—a real winner! This ambitious work is an invaluable resource for all who want to understand what the call to leadership entails.” —Diane C. Yu, Chief of Staff and Deputy  to the President, New York University; Immediate Past President, White House  Fellows Foundation and Association “This is a great read about leaders, leadership, and making a difference.” —Vice Admiral Ann E. Rondeau,  the highest-ranking woman in the  United States Navy “My experience as a White House Fellow was unique and unforgettable in that it involved me in the affairs of yesterday, today, and tomorrow with the opportunity to learn and contribute to each.” —Dr. George H. Heilmeier, Kyoto Prize  Laureate (2005); Chairman Emeritus, Telecordia Technologies Inc., formerly Bellcore,  serving as CEO from 1991 to 1996. “Garcia’s work underscores the White House Fellows program’s success  in creating a dedicated cadre of national leadership for today and the future.” —Dana G. Mead, Former Chair & CEO,  Tenneco; Former Chair, Business Roundtable; Chair of the MIT Corporation; and 25-year member of the WHF Presidential Commission .