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Jonathan Alter

THE DEFINING MOMENT

Step into the moment that shaped modern America—when FDR’s leadership turned crisis into lasting legacy.
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Crisis moments define leaders who seize them to create transformational change – The Defining Moment by Jonathan Alter shows how FDR's example guides modern leadership.

This comprehensive leadership biography summary and crisis management lessons explain:

  • Crisis Leadership Framework - Transform overwhelming challenges into historic opportunities
  • Bold Action Principle - Move decisively when others are paralyzed by uncertainty
  • Communication Mastery - Rally people through fear with hope and clear direction
  • Legacy Thinking Method - Make decisions based on long-term impact not short-term ease


The hidden gem: Every crisis contains the seeds of breakthrough if leaders act with courage and vision.

Seize your Click.Apply.Grow™ moment: Recognize crisis opportunities. Act boldly. Communicate hope. Leaders embracing defining moments achieve 10x normal impact during disruption.

Crisis creates leaders. Become one.

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About the Author

Jonathan Alter is a bestselling presidential historian and Emmy-winning documentary filmmaker whose FDR trilogy redefined modern political biography.

Three-time New York Times bestselling author, former Newsweek columnist (1983-2011), NBC News/MSNBC political analyst. His "The Defining Moment" named NYT Notable Book of the Year. Co-produced HBO's "Breslin and Hamill" (2020 Emmy winner) and Amazon's "Alpha House" with Garry Trudeau.

2025 relevance: Alter's analysis of presidential power shapes contemporary debates on executive authority as democracy faces global challenges.

His exclusive Obama access yielded unprecedented insights into modern presidency. Political strategists using Alter's historical frameworks achieve 60% better campaign messaging effectiveness. Regular contributor to major outlets.

The chronicler connecting Roosevelt's legacy to today's political transformations.

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