Lea Berman served as White House Social Secretary from 2004-2007, was Chief of Staff to Second Lady Lynne Cheney from 2002-2003 and, previously, Social Secretary to the Vice President. She is the creator of the blog America's Table, and lives in Washington, DC.
Jeremy Bernard served as White House Social Secretary and Special Assistant to the President from 2011-2015. Previously, he was Senior Advisor to the United States Ambassador in France. Prior to that he was the White House Liaison to the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH). Jeremy is the Founder and President of JMB Global, LTD, a strategic consulting company, and lives in Los Angeles.
Laura Bush was First Lady of the United States from 2001 to 2009. She founded both the National Book Festival and the Texas Book Festival.
"A charming memoir . . . the grace-under-pressure lessons here are
legion. . . . Whatever your political persuasion, you will
understand the meaning of 'charm offensive.' The point of the book
is that graciousness is not just good for its own sake; it is
useful in getting things accomplished, in politics as in life."
--Judith Newman, The New York Times Book Review
"Each chapter offers common-sense guidance for finding success in
both personal and professional relationships and navigating social
settings with grace... the book's theme--treat others well, and
you'll do well, too--is more needed than ever." --BookPage
"With this book, [Berman and Bernard have] condensed their
knowledge with the aim of helping readers treat others with dignity
and show a willingness to collaborate and listen. They address and
elaborate on 12 cornerstones of civility, including handling
conflict diplomatically, owning one's mistakes, and radiating calm.
Excellent in terms of getting the 'inside scoop' on the White House
and training oneself to deal with all kinds of people."
--Library Journal, starred review
"Treating People Well is an essential guide for getting along and
getting ahead in our world today. Authors Lea Berman and Jeremy
Bernard show us how people from opposite ends of the political
spectrum and all walks of life can build relationships, earn trust,
and succeed by treating others with civility and respect. Full of
life lessons that are both timely and timeless, this is a book that
will be devoured, bookmarked, and read over and over again."
--John McCain, United States Senator
"Treating People Well isn't just about civility. It's a handbook
for life. I can't remember the last time I read a book with so much
wisdom, told through such compelling and personal stories, with
such useful advice on what all of us can do to improve our
relationships with our fellow human beings."
--Angela Duckworth, New York Times bestselling author of Grit
"Berman and Bernard winningly call on their experiences as White
House social secretaries . . . the authors weave practical guidance
into entertaining behind-the-scenes moments . . . the look behind
the curtain at the rarely featured individuals who make the White
House run smoothly provides a unique and rewarding insider's
view."
--Publishers Weekly
"Every chapter is built around practical pointers--from ways to
ease into a conversation (and, better yet, get out), to the one
time never to send a work email . . . We find that confidence is a
learnable skill--and get real-world advice on Instagram etiquette,
and becoming known as a problem-solver . . . Treating People Well
is a great service to people who think they've made it but actually
have a ways to go, and is a huge gift to young people on their way
up."
--Mike Allen, co-founder and executive editor, Axios
"I loved this book! Yes, as promised in the title, it shows you the
value of treating people well and gives expert advice, but that is
only part of it. The two authors--both former White House Social
Secretaries in different administrations--provide fascinating
glimpses of what's behind the scenes at the White House. You'll
learn a lot while being vastly entertained."
--Joan Ganz Cooney, founder, Sesame Street
"Lea and Jeremy's stories from the White House are not only
fascinating, but reveal lessons about the ways we treat one another
that can be applied universally. No matter your beliefs, background
or what you do for a living, there are takeaways from this book
that will make each of us better human beings. By focusing on the
things that unite us--love, kindness and empathy--Treating People
Well has the power to change the world for the better."
--Karlie Kloss, supermodel and founder of Kode With Klossy
"This warm and gracious little book treats READERS well,
entertaining them with stories of close calls, ruffled feathers,
and comic misunderstandings as the White House each day attempts to
carry through its social life."
--Peggy Noonan, The Wall Street Journal
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