I wish I was alive for this speech. In this speech then-President Jimmy Carter shows a humanity that few leaders ever share. While he was unable to solve the crises of his time he tapped into something deeper and longer-lasting than inflation or an economy in turmoil. He tapped into the democratic ideal that government comes from the people. While watching this speech I found that I was humbled by Carter’s candor and touched by his sincerity.
Please share your thoughts – what would you think if George Bush gave a speech like this before the end of his Presidency?
Leadership – In order to create leaders we must empower people. People must have a vision and then act in fulfillment of that vision. This gives the leader the ability to create rather than innovate. Outcomes and deliverables give you innovation. Vision and commitments give you creation. We need leaders who have the ability to create.
This TED Talk is by a man named Patrick Awuah who started a school to train leaders in Africa.
Here is a fantastic TED Talk on classical music as it relates to leadership by Benjamin Zander. The essential idea that comes out of this is that a true leader allows others to truly explore their own talents in a constructive and creative way. Apparently, classical music provides us with a great example of how that can happen. Take a look…
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