JOURNAL ARTICLE

How Former U.S. Presidents Found Their Second Acts.

  • Published In: Harvard Business Review Digital Articles, 2024. P. 1 1 of 3

  • Database: Business Source Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Cohen, Jared; Citrin, James 3 of 3

Abstract

This article examines the career transitions of former U.S. presidents and offers insights for senior executives contemplating their own transitions. It showcases the paths taken by seven former presidents, including Thomas Jefferson, John Quincy Adams, Grover Cleveland, and William Howard Taft. The article underscores the significance of planning for life after holding a top position and finding new ways to make a meaningful impact. It also emphasizes the importance of ambition, continuous learning, rediscovering passions, and maintaining relationships when transitioning to new phases of life. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Harvard Business Review Digital Articles. 2024/02, p1
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • Accession Number:175709408
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