In this episode of Partnering Leadership, Mahan Tavakoli speaks with Chuck Robb, Virginia's 64th governor from 1982 to 1986 and U.S. senator from 1989–to 2001. Governor Chuck Robb is also the author of In the Arena: A Memoir of Love War and Politics. In the conversation, Governor Chuck Robb shares his story of joining the Marines, being assigned to the White House, serving in Vietnam, and marrying President Lyndon Baines Johnson's daughter, Linda Bird Johnson. Chuck Robb also talked about his leadership journey in public service as Lieutenant Governor, Governor, and a U.S. Senator representing the Commonwealth of Virginia and being appointed as co-chair of The Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission by President Bush. Finally, Senator Robb talks about how the best leaders approach leadership and their impact.
Some highlights:
-Chuck Robb's formative years in the Marines and being in the White House as a military social aid
-On being a good leader and how to get the respect of people that you are working with
-Chuck Robb recalls meeting, getting engaged, and then marrying President Johnson's daughter Linda
-Why Chuck Robb asked to serve in combat in Vietnam
-Going back to law school and what drove Chuck Robb to start his career in politics
-Why Governor Chuck Robb didn't run for President
-Senator Chuck Robb, on his vote against the Defense of Marriage Act
-The appointment by President Bush to co-chair the Weapons of Mass Destruction Commission
Mentioned:
In the Arena: A Memoir of Love, War, and Politics on Amazon (https://www.amazon.com/Arena-Memoir-Love-War-Politics/dp/0813946107)
Senator Chuck Robb's speech on the Democratic National Convention Day (https://www.c-span.org/video/?124439-1/democratic-national-convention-day-3)
Senator Chuck Robb's (D-VA) speech on the Defense of Marriage Act (September 1996) (https://youtu.be/_m1lc19CoeA)
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