But, while turbulent times may set the stage for transformational leaders, it does not follow that bold and risk-loving leaders are always best suited to address the crises that define such periods. President George H. W. Bush, unlike his son, was transactional, but implemented a very successful foreign policy.
但是，尽管动荡时期能为变革型领袖创造舞台，并不能因此得出果断而乐于冒险的领袖总是适合解决决定“动荡”性质的危机的结论。老布什就与他的儿子不同，他是位事务型领袖，但实施了颇为成功的外交政策。