LEADERSHIP READINGS WORKBOOK

Based on the readings provided in the Leadership Development Studies Curriculum $($LDSC$)$ as we study John McCain's example, what is the personal leadership philosophy of Sen John S$.$ McCain III? $($Refer to the philosophy definition in "Grimke" worksheet.$)$

Sen. McCain was on his death bed when the Farewell Letter was prepared. It was to be his last communication with the American people and the world at large. What were the most important things he hoped to convey to readers?

a$)$ Sen. McCain was labeled a "Maverick". In this context, what is a maverick?

b$)$ Based on your reading of his political tactics, what were a few of the key activities he engaged in that appear to have earned him the label maverick?

In the Farewell Letter, Sen. McCain said that he had $"...$the privilege to concede defeat in the election for president." If you ran for president, under what circumstances would you consider vour defeat to be a "privilege"?