A truth, lies, and leadership Comey, James Jr 1960- creator text biography nyu 2018 First Edition. monographic eng

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290 pages ; 25 cm Former FBI director James Comey shares his experiences from his two decades in government, exploring what good, ethical leadership looks like, and how it drives sound decisions. His journey provides an entry into the corridors of power and a lesson in what makes an effective leader. Mr. Comey served as director of the FBI from 2013 to 2017, appointed to the post by President Barack Obama. He previously served as U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and as the U.S. Deputy Attorney General in the administration of President George W. Bush. From prosecuting the Mafia and Martha Stewart to helping change the Bush administration's policies on torture and electronic surveillance, overseeing the Hillary Clinton e-mail investigation as well as ties between the Trump campaign and Russia, Comey has been involved in some of the most consequential cases and policies of recent history. Introduction -- The life -- This thing of ours -- The bully -- Meaning -- The easy lie -- On the tracks -- Confirmation bias -- In Hoover's shadow -- The Washington listen -- Roadkill -- Speak or conceal -- Trump Tower -- Tests of loyalty -- The cloud -- Epilogue. James Comey. "April 2018"--Title page verso. Includes index. n-us--- Jr Comey, James B. (James Brien) 1960- Trump, Donald 1946- Bush, George W. (George Walker) 1946- United States. Department of Justice Officials and employees Biography United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation Officials and employees Biography United States. Department of Justice. United States. Federal Bureau of Investigation. United States Federal Bureau of Investigation Officials and employees Biography Estados Unidos. Departamento de Justicia Estados Unidos. Oficina Federal de Investigaciones Presidents United States Election 2016 Presidentes Estados Unidos Elecciones 2016 Political ethics Ética política War on Terrorism, 2001-2009 Personal narratives Guerra contra el terrorismo, 2001-2009 Relatos personales Leadership Liderazgo United States Politics and government 2001-2009 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2001-2009 United States Politics and government 2009-2017 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2009-2017 United States Politics and government 2017-2021 Estados Unidos Política y gobierno 2017-2021 HV 8144 C732h 2018 363.25092 9781250192455 (hardcover) 1250192455 (hardcover) 2017416945 St Martins Pr, C/O Mps 16365 James Madison Hwy Us Hwy 15, Gordonsville, VA, USA, 22942, (212)6745151 CN5O4 200423 20240607125257.0 20415508 eng