Bryce Harlow: Mr. Integrity

Bryce Harlow passed away more than a decade ago, but within lobbying circles in Washington, he remains legendary. If some think the work of a lobbyist is not consistent with "Mr. Integrity," think again -- Bryce Harlow set a standard that still exists today for how to earn and keep the trust of public and corporate officials, at the highest levels. Bryce was a native Oklahoman who brought his values of humility, candor, honesty and trust with him. His resume includes stints on Capitol Hill, the White House (as President Eisenhower's chief "lobbyist"), and founder of Procter and Gamble's Washington Office. Today, a foundation and an institute on business and government affairs -- training young people in the art and science of government relations -- bears his name. This books explains why. It educates and inspires. Given all recent scandals and horrible perceptions created by a very small number of disruptable Washington insiders, this book is a wonderful reminder that integrity was, and still is, a fundamental value of the some 35,000 lobbyists who are registered in Washington, DC today, and the thousands more who toil in state capitols and city halls around the United States.