Romney's executive style forged in Mormon faith he seldom mentions

June 08, 2012

source: San Fransisco Chronicle

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MR says: Another great article discussing how Romney's church leadership is an advantage to his presidential run. Fascinating to read this angle.

When Mitt Romney was serving as bishop of his church in 1981, one of his two counselors wrote home to his mother with a prediction: This guy could wind up in the White House.

In the then-34-year-old Romney -- who would put in long hours at his consulting job at Bain & Company only to spend early mornings, late nights and weekends visiting ward members in need and administering church business -- Philip Barlow said he saw the marks of an unusually effective leader, and someone who "epitomized Mormon culture."

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