I am deeply honored to have been asked for my advice as you assume the awesome burdens of your new office. I can offer several rules of thumb which I believe time and experience has proven sound. Act boldly in the beginning. The public has a short attention span and it will make them forget the accomplishments of your predecessor and impress them with your vigor. Make your first priority the protection of your power. Without it you are useless. Appear steadfast but be flexible. Remember some of Gods greatest gifts are broken campaign promises.Let me close with a few additional words of caution. Choose the most brilliant advisers. Tell them to speak to you candidly and then be wary of their advice. When decision time comes keep your own counsel and never ever forget that you are in show business. That leadership is nine-tenths acting a role. Never step out of it in public. Dont for Gods sake carry your own bags. Welcome to the top of the heap and lots of luck.   ... >>