Your First (Next) 100 Days in Politics

Make your first (or next) 100 days the hallmark of your entire career. Whether you work in the White House, the State House, or City Hall, this book will help you as a newly elected official to make the difference you always wanted to make.In this tour de force, Robert Hargrove, a trusted advisor to America's leaders, provides an Optimist's Guide to your first 100 days in a time of hyper-polarized politics. Hargrove provides a touchstone of warm human stories about some of our country's greatest leaders, as seen through the exclusive lens of their first 100 days, during times in our nation's history that were as bitterly divided as today. Hargrove then demystifies the process of your first 100 days by providing an overview that helps you think about it, breaks down the process into doable chunks, and highlights the predictable landmines that can cause you to derail. You will learn toTake charge, build a team, get resultsAnchor yourself in America's ennobling ideals and valuesBuild a focused first 100-day planDeliver a powerful inaugural speechKnow when to take a bipartisan approach and when to stand your groundLeverage the power of shared purpose, collaboration, compromiseSecure early wins that build political capital and momentumWhether you are a newly elected official, political appointee, or public manager, use this book to accelerate the time between job entry and job impact. Click "Look Inside" to begin your 100 days journey.