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A Passion for Leadership: Lessons on Change and Reform from Fifty Years of Public Service
  • Date: Friday, January 27, 2017
  • Time: 12:00 am
  • Location: William G. McGowan Theater, Washington, DC

Former Secretary of Defense Robert M. Gates discusses his latest book. Having led change successfully at three monumental organizations—the CIA, Texas A&M University, and the Department of Defense—he offers us the ultimate insider’s look at how major bureaus, organizations, and companies can be transformed, which is by turns heartening and inspiring and always instructive. Joining Gates in conversation will be Michael Allen, co-founder and executive editor of AXIOS Media and former chief political reporter for Politico.

A limited number of signed books will be available for purchase following the discussion. Purchase this book on the day of the event from the National Archives Store and receive a 15% discount (members get 20% off).

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All public programs at the National Archives are free and streamed live online via the National Archives’ YouTube channel. Reservations are recommended; seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. The doors to the building will open 45 minutes prior to the start of the program. Use the Special Events entrance on the corner of Constitution Avenue and 7th Street, NW. Click here for more information on getting to the National Archives and parking.Live captioning will be available online and in the William G. McGowan Theater. If you require an alternative or additional accommodation for an event (such as a downloadable transcript or a sign language interpreter), please send an email to public.program@nara.gov or call 202-357-5000 in advance.