Because President Kennedy was able to communicate and be charismatic, these two characteristics are what captivated American voters to choose him as the 35th President of the United States. According to the book Leadership “the functional leader must be an executive, a planner, a policy maker, a facilitator of internal relations and a representative of the external group” (Micheal Hackman, 2009). According to Dan Finn, an advisor when Kennedy authorized the Bay of Pigs, the operation failed and was embarrassing; Kennedy would blame himself for not having asked enough questions before authorizing the operation (Cannon, 2011). Kennedy would question every move his administration made. “Kennedy's question-filled meetings with his aides were like a faculty meeting...well, like a good faculty meeting, Finn said” (Cannon, 2011). Kennedy would always be approachable and friendly, but he knew where to draw the line because he was still the CEO and if he needed to confront you, he would. “Kennedy was always your friend, but never your boyfriend.” Fenn said while describing her work at the White House. Kennedy was easy-going, but kept a certain distance from his team, so that if he needed to assert himself, he would not have to worry about hurting his friends” (Cannon, 2011). During the Cuban Missile Crisis, President Kennedy appointed a committee to find the best possible solution to the crisis. According to Leadership Online, Kennedy Assembles the best team, manages the group, sets goals. He often didn't even attend some meetings to make sure the group wasn't just telling him what they wanted to hear. The Cuban Missile Crisis occurred at a time when there was talk of a second invasion of Cuba by the United States. The Soviet Union joined forces with Cuba and placed missiles inside Cuba, threatening to