A rare blue supermoon will light up the night sky as the DNC leaders convene in Chicago.
Maybe God is sending a message.
The time has arrived to focus on big new goals.
Every great movement in politics, faith, or business is open to change.
“We possess all the resources and talents necessary. But the facts of the matter are that we have never made the national decisions or marshaled the national resources required for such leadership. We have never specified long-range goals on an urgent time schedule or managed our resources and time so as to insure their fulfillment.” John F. Kennedy, Speech to Congress, May 1961.
Kennedy challenged the country to put a man on the moon by the end of that decade.
What are political leaders inspiring us to do now?
Great leaders inspire big goals
If we are going to be passionate about changing the world, we’ve got to be open to new information.
There’s a fear of information.
Socrates said his mission with the young men of Athens was to lead them from unconscious ignorance to conscious ignorance. To realize that we don’t know all there is to know.
That’s where big, hairy, audacious goals “BHAG” come into play. They propel us forward to discover and achieve what was previously unheard of.
Who is voicing the BHAGs today? What are the BHAGs?
Great leaders inspire trust
Mother Theresa once said of Ronald Reagan, “In this man, greatness and simplicity are one.”
Why? Because his character inspires trust.
Many who didn’t agree with Reagan still believed in him because they knew the person.
He championed ageless principles.
- Family
- Neighborhood
- Work
- Peace
- Freedom
Great leaders inspire inclusion
His 1980 campaign began with an affirmation in Liberty State Park, Hudson County, NJ.
“We are Americans. We share the same dreams.” Excerpts from Reagan’s speech
From that point on, any policy proposal was coined in terms that served all Americans, not just one industry or one party.
He never sought to divide. He sought to include.
Who do you think is the best leader for the next four years in the USA?
Trump
One word emphasis!
This is good Steve – I am going to send this to my adult children and grandchildren (summary):
1. Voting is one of the robust checks and balances in the constitution (Vote!)
2. Voting is your power
3. Doris Kearns Goodwin, a renowned presidential historian, emphasizes the importance of character in presidential leadership. She believes that qualities such as empathy, resilience, humility, and self-reflection are crucial for effective leadership. Goodwin has studied various presidents, including Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin Roosevelt, and Lyndon Johnson, and found that their character traits played a significant role in their ability to lead during challenging times.
Excellent thoughts Jeff. Thank you! I would add “faith” to your list as I am thinking of my good friend Christine Wicker and her fabulous book, “The Simple Faith of Franklin Delano Roosevelt: Religion’s Role in the FDR Presidency.”