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Mitch Daniels revisits a career in power
Mitch Daniels’ new memoir looks back at the White House, Indiana government and Purdue from the inside.
In brief
Mitch Daniels’ new memoir looks back at the White House, Indiana government and Purdue from the inside. Daniels is using his memoir to frame public service as a career shaped by urgency, responsibility and institutional leadership. Originally reported by CBS News.
Daniels has a memoir
Former Indiana Gov. Mitch Daniels has written a new book about his public life and the jobs that shaped it.
Two White Houses
The memoir reaches back to Daniels’ work in the Reagan White House and later in George W. Bush’s administration.
“both the Reagan and George W. Bush White Houses”
Indiana to Purdue
Daniels also covers his time leading Indiana and serving as president of Purdue University.
“his time as president of Purdue University”
A pointed title
The book is called “Impatience is a Virtue,” a title that hints at Daniels’ case for faster action in leadership.
“Impatience is a Virtue”
The Takeout interview
Daniels joined CBS News’ “The Takeout” to discuss the memoir and the arc of his career across politics and higher education.
“Daniels joined "The Takeout" to discuss”
What to remember
Daniels is using his memoir to frame public service as a career shaped by urgency, responsibility and institutional leadership.
