Doctor John Mearsheimer's Why Leaders Lie

Doctor John Mearsheimer’s lecture on his book “Why Leaders Lie: The Truth About Lying in International Politics” was profound. He addresses the issues that plague the political leaders of our country and the things they must do to keep the United States safe from other countries around the world. One of the biggest tools in their bag is the lie. Telling people of other countries what they may want or not want to hear can help to push our political stance in everything we do. Bring smart enough to know how and when to use this skill is what makes them effect leaders in the international political arena. A person with a high level of public service motivation will use all the tools at their disposal to make them more effect at their jobs. The political leaders that are appointed by the people and for the people know there are certain aspects of their job that require them to be deceptive to other political parties and interest groups in the best interest of their constituents. The technique of lying to others by these politicians is motivated by what is in the best interest of the public according to Doctor Mearsheimer’s lecture. Mearsheimer discusses the five different types of lies and they each have a use in the different roles of politics. “…while motivation is obviously very important, motives, values, and incentives also influence other work …show more content…
The average person may not want to be that person in the center stage with the camera on them as they answer the questions about the society they represent. But the average person needs those people to be well motivated and educated on the different skills required of their job. The tool bag of a politician maybe as vast and deep as they choose but the one trick they all have is the power to lie to one