The 10 worst leadership moments of 2013; Washington Post, 12/23/13

Jena McGregor, Washington Post; The 10 worst leadership moments of 2013: "Could 2013 have been any worse for President Obama? The president’s fifth year in office was filled with crisis after crisis. Some of them, such as the gridlock in Congress or the I.R.S. scandal, were not entirely under his control. But far too many were the result of mismanagement (Healthcare.gov), misspeaking (the red line on Syria) or misleading (“if you like your plan, you can keep it“). These blunders were enough to prompt some to call 2013 the president’s “lost year“—one that could have lasting damage on his legacy. But the White House wasn’t the only one this year to provide notable examples of leadership fumbles or management missteps. From Canada to Italy, Washington to San Diego, there were plenty of places where we expected much more from people in power. Here, in no particular order, are my picks for the worst leadership moments of 2013."