What Makes President Barack Obama Successful

The Secret to Obama's Success: He's Boring?

By Lauren Dzubow
O, The Oprah Magazine | From the April 2009 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine

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What makes President Barack Obama so successful? Some people love their drama, drama, drama. But for career success and long life, there's nothing like good old dependability.

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