Resumen

MENDEZ, José Luis. Political Leadership During the Presidency of Felipe Calderón (2006-2012). Foro int [online]. 2015, vol.55, n.1, pp.116-170. ISSN 0185-013X.

Presidents face the problem of exercising a leadership that is of an elusive nature, hard to comprehend and to grasp, and that involves both opportunities and risks. Political leaders may confront such questions more effectively −and academics and citizens alike may better evaluate them− if they understand leadership as “strategic action.” In support of this hypothesis, this paper sets out three elements: “relevant agenda”, “inclusive leveraging” and “balanced decision-making style”. On this basis an analysis is made of the government of Felipe Calderón, concluding that he failed to exercise political leadership.

Palabras llave : leadership; presidency; strategy; decision; Calderón.