Idea Makers Podcast #11 – Ken Mehlman - Idea Makers Podcast
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On this episode of AEI’s Idea Makers podcast, our guest is Ken Mehlman, Global Head of Public Affairs at KKR. He has also served as chairman of the RNC and campaign manager of the Bush-Cheney 2004 campaign. In the conversation, Mr. Mehlman describes his time working for George W. Bush, providing a look into President Bush’s style of leadership. He also offers a number of pieces of advice for young people at the start of their careers: offer something distinctive… happiness makes success, not the other way around… live life in chapters… and be a white blood cell. Wait, be a white blood cell? That’s right. Listen below to find out what he means. Subscribe on iTunes. Check out other episodes here.
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