The Hardest Job in the World is a book written by John Dickerson that explores the history and challenges of the American presidency. The book argues that the presidency has become an increasingly difficult job due to factors such as the growth of government, the rise of partisanship, and the 24-hour news cycle.

Dickerson begins by examining the origins of the presidency and how it has evolved over time. He then delves into the specific challenges faced by modern presidents, including managing a vast bureaucracy, navigating complex foreign policy issues, and dealing with a polarized political environment.

One of the key themes of the book is the idea that the presidency is a lonely job. Dickerson argues that presidents are often isolated from their advisors and colleagues, and must make difficult decisions on their own. He also explores how presidents have coped with this isolation throughout history, from Franklin D. Roosevelt’s fireside chats to Barack Obama’s use of social media.

Overall, The Hardest Job in the World provides a comprehensive and insightful look at the American presidency and the challenges faced by those who hold this office.

Imagine you have just been elected president. You are now the commander-in-chief, chief executive officer, chief diplomat, principal legislator, party head, primary voice of the people, first responder, chief priest and world leader . You are expected to deliver on your campaign promises, but you are also expected to deal with the pressing crises of the day. What’s on your to-do list? Where would you even start? What shocks do you not think of?

The President of the United States is in trouble. It has become overwhelming, misunderstood, almost impossible to do. “Problems at work arose before Donald Trump was elected, and today’s governance challenges will confront his successors,” wrote John Dickerson. After all, the Founders never intended for our system of checks and balances to have a more senior Chief Justice, with Congress demoted to “the little brother that can’t keep up.”

In this eye-opening book, John Dickerson writes about presidents in history like Washington, Lincoln, FDR and Eisenhower, and in modern times, from LBJ and Reagan and Bush, Obama and Trump, to show What impact does a complex job have? done and why we need to reevaluate how we view the presidency, how we choose our presidents, and what we expect from them once they take office.

Think of the presidential campaign like a job interview. Are we asking the right questions? Are we looking for good campaigners or good presidents? Once a candidate gets the job, what can they do to grow? Based on research and interviews with current and former White House staffers, Dickerson determines what the job of the president really entails, identifying things that only the president can do, and analyze how presidents throughout history have managed the burden. What qualities make a good president? Who did well? Why did Bill Clinton call the White House “the jewel in the American penal system”?

The presidency is an unexpected, high-risk job that requires vision, management skills, and a cool temper. Therefore, in order to properly evaluate candidates for the job, we need to adjust our expectations, be more realistic about the job’s goals, requirements and limitations.

• The Hardest Job in the World

• The American Presidency
• By: John Dickerson

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