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Michelle Obama

Align Actions with Values, Manage Boundaries Intelligently, Embrace Change Courageously

On March 19, 2012, David Letterman hosted the creator of Joining Forces, a national initiative to support and honor America’s service members and their families. “Ladies and gentlemen,” the late-night television host told his studio audience, “please welcome the First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama.” And out she walked, greeting the host and beaming a broad smile to the audience, before nestling her nearly six-foot frame into the guest’s chair.

“So, how’s life in the White House?” Letterman asked.

“Trying to stay out of trouble,” she replied, and the banter began. Does her husband ever complain about John Boehner (R-Ohio)? “It ...

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