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The case study utilized for this discussion is entitled John F. Kennedy, Jr. and the Limited Test Ban Treaty: A Case Study of Presidential Leadership . The article delves into Kennedy’s leadership styles and comparisons from different historians. It is interesting to see Kennedy through the eyes of many other individuals and their thoughts on his leadership style. Hebrews 13:17 - Obey them that have the rule over you, and submit yourselves: for they watch for your souls, as they that must give account, that they may do it with joy, and not with grief: for that is unprofitable for you. The article explores Kennedy’s leadership during his multiple attempts to get nuclear test bans, from his time as a Senator into his presidency. Key to his characterization as a leader, Kennedy was unwavering in his promises made, even with multiple failed attempts. John F. Kennedy Jr. came from a line of men considered statemen: leaders. According to Fair (2006), JFK’s upbringing and love for understanding history were part of the reasons he was heralded in such high regard. Kennedy read books about history and took what he learned to mold the way he was as a leader (Fair, 2006). According to Perrino, Kennedy’s leadership style was a turning point and a new look at how a President could run the country. Thinking of the Behavioral Theories of Leadership (Fischer, 2010), in analyzing the article and other readings from this week, it is clear that a good leader is composed of many different sets of behaviors. Kennedy was a complex individual who was focused on being who he was regardless of his position. Baldwin (2012) refers to Franklin’s “understanding virtue” in a way that is very reminiscent of a great leader. Baldwin used the words “democratic” and “Egalitarian” but also pinpointed how Franklin wanted to be more like the citizens in his maneuvering (Baldwin, 2012). This is reminiscent of Kennedy and his leadership style. Burns (2018) draws a clear picture of the type of leadership that Chief Justice Taft displayed in being a Supreme Court Justice and overseeing lower-level responsibilities. Kennedy would do the same in his position, not allowing his authoritative role to keep him from making sure what he felt needed attention was taken care of. According to Ruderman (2012), a notable statesman of history was Benjamin Franklin, who did not lean on religion but wanted to ensure that his citizens had a good moral compass. According to Shafritz and Hyde, issuing orders is a more profound concept than simply authoritative words. Looking at Franklin and Kennedy’s ways, they seemed to understand what was needed to get their citizens behind their ways.

Baldwin, Christopher E. (2012) Franklin's Classical American Statesmanship, Perspectives on Political Science, 41:2, 67- 74, DOI: 10.1080/10457097.2012.660446 Burns, K. J. (2018). Chief justice as chief executive: Taft's judicial statesmanship. Journal of Supreme Court History , 43 (1), 47-68. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsch.12165 FAIR, J. D. (2006). The Intellectual JFK: Lessons in Statesmanship from British History. Diplomatic History , 30 (1), 119–142. http://www.jstor.org/stable/24915037 Fischer, Kahlib, "A Biblical-Covenantal Perspective on Organizational Behavior & Leadership" (2010). Faculty Publications and Presentations. 523. https://digitalcommons.liberty.edu/gov_fac_pubs/523 Holy Bible: New American Standard Bible. 1995, 2020. LaHabra, CA: The Lockman Foundation. Perrino, R. G. (2014). Is JFK-style leadership the catalyst? AIAA SPACE 2014 Conference and Exposition . https://doi.org/10.2514/6.2014-4179 Ruderman , Richard S. (2012) Statesmanship Reconsidered, Perspectives on Political Science, 41:2, 86-89, DOI: 10.1080/10457097.2012.660841 Shafritz, J. M., & Hyde, A. C. (2016). Classics of public administration (8 th ed.). Boston, MA: Cengage: 9781305639034. Wenger, A., & Gerber, M. (1999). John F. Kennedy and the Limited Test Ban Treaty: A Case Study of Presidential Leadership. Presidential Studies Quarterly , 29 (2), 460–487. http://www.jstor.org/stable/27551999

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