Texas A&M felt like a perfect match for President & Mrs. George H.W. Bush when they were exploring where to build their library & museum after their time in office– & it was a fitting backdrop for the #PLScholars to explore his values and leadership. More: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/using-strategi…

Yesterday, the #PLScholars had the privilege of hearing countless stories about the life, leadership, and legacy of President George H. W. Bush from former Chief of Staff to the President Jean Becker and Andy Card, George & Barbara Bush Foundation CEO and former U.S. Secretary of Transportation.

We're excited to see these exceptional leaders today as Module Three gets underway in College Station, TX!

The #PLScholars will explore strategic partnerships from the lens of President George H. W. Bush's leadership. Learn more about the #PLScholars : presidentialleadershipscholars.org/2024-class-of-…

Former Press Secretary Dee Dee Myers shares her experience in the White House, the influential women from her childhood, and what it means to her to be a woman in leadership: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/lessons-in-lea…

Yoon Choi, CEO of CollegeSpring and 2020 #PLScholar , discusses the importance of standardized testing in helping students build a foundation for future success and how we can begin to address inequalities in our education system. More here: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/presidential-l…

“The precious gift of this program is the connections you’re going to make,” former Education Secretary Margaret Spellings said to the 2024 #PLScholars just one day after they joined together in Washington, D.C.
Read the full Module One recap here: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/the-precious-g…

The 2024 #PLScholars explored leadership and high-performing teams yesterday with PLS faculty Prof. Michael O’Leary.

Learn more about the Class of 2024 here: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/2024-class-of-…

“I’ve learned over the years that it’s not so much about the particular risk you take, it's about getting into the habit of taking risks – because things don’t move and change unless you develop that skill set.”

– Alexis Herman, Former U.S. Secretary of Labor

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It was a great first day of Module One as the 2024 #PLScholars came together for the first time at the US National Archives!

Check out some of our favorite moments below📸

We're excited to welcome these 60 incredible leaders to the #PLScholars community! Over the next several months, they'll study and put into practice key leadership principles and exchange ideas to help maximize their impact in the communities they serve. presidentialleadershipscholars.org/2024-class-of-…

TODAY: The #PLScholars program announced the 60 Scholars who will form the program’s ninth annual class. PLS serves as a catalyst for a diverse network of established leaders brought together to collaborate and make a difference in the world. More here: presidentialleadershipscholars.org/2024-class-of-…

Rachel Korberg, Executive Director The Families and Workers Fund, discusses her passion for building the future of the climate workforce, the lessons she learned in the #PLScholars program, and how we can advance the clean energy and infrastructure transition. presidentialleadershipscholars.org/presidential-l…

2023 #PLScholar Dr. Anahita Dua recently published an op-ed in the The New York Times discussing her work advocating for a standard for treating advanced peripheral artery disease. More at the link below.
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'PEPFAR, a bipartisan initiative that began in 2003 under the George W. Bush administration, is one of America’s greatest global health achievements and a key diplomacy program that not only is a moral imperative but enhances our national interests and makes us a stronger and…

Rosalynn Carter was the embodiment of a life lived with purpose. My and Hillary’s full statement:

STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND MRS. Laura Bush ON FORMER FIRST LADY ROSALYNN CARTER:

President Bill Clinton joined the Presidential Leadership Scholars for a conversation at the 2023 #PLSAlumniReunion .

'It's not just standing up – it's how we stand up. It's really important that we have empathy, particularly for those we think are different than us. We need... to partner and build relationships with those who think differently.' – Daniel Lubetzky

KIND Snacks #PLSAlumniReunion

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“In order to heal division, there has to be empathy. And that’s the wonderful thing about the Presidential Leadership Scholars.” – President George W. Bush

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