Why Public Leaders Must Earn Our RESPECT?

Far too often, we observe individuals, who are public officials, who appear, to believe, they deserve respect and admiration, solely because of the position, they hold. However, we live in a democracy and republic, not a totalitarian nation, and, thus, our elected officials, should, and must, earn our RESPECT, not by their empty promises, rhetoric, vitriol, etc, but, rather by their actions, and intentions (both actual, and perceived). With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, why this matters, and what it means, using the mnemonic approach.

1. Relevant; responsive; responsible; realistic: We seem to be living in a somewhat, surreal time, when our President, seems to believe, he is, either above the law, or doesn't need to serve and represent all the people! Many, including me, refer to this, as "Trump World," because it often, seems, Donald Trump, pays little heed, to telling the truth, if it doesn't support his personal/ political agenda, and/ or self - interest. Calling the media, Fake News, and the Enemy of the People, appears to be counter, to the basic, American principle, of Freedom of the Press. His Make America Great Again, seems to focus on the past, rather than pursuing, relevant, responsive, responsible, realistic, and/ or sustainable solutions, and he focuses, on his core supporters, rather than the common good!

2. Empathy; emphasis: Even his greatest supporters, would probably not proclaim, President Trump, possesses, or proceeds with genuine empathy! To earn the respect of most, one should focus on the common good, and needs, rather than placing his emphasis, solely on the perceptions of his core!

3. System; service; sustainable solutions: How can anyone earn respect, unless he clearly articulates, a well - considered, system, and focuses on service, to nation, and all its citizens? There can be no place, for band - aid approaches, but, we need, leaders who consider, and introduce, the finest, sustainable solutions!

4. Priorities; planning: Closely examine, a leader's priorities, and focus! Does he, merely use empty rhetoric, and make promises, or does he commit to the utmost level, of quality planning?

5. Efforts; energize: How one focuses his efforts, goes a long way, towards whether it energizes the nation, in a positive manner?

6. Character; creative: We need public leaders, who exhibit the finest character, focused on service, and the public good! Rather than merely looking at the same - old, same - old, we need individuals, who proceed, in a creative, fully considered, focused way!

7. Timely: There is no place for procrastination, but a public official, must seek to provide, well - considered, timely ideas, strategies, and action plans!

Don't go back, to the past, but demand, officials, focus on relevant, sustainable ideas, and solutions! Wake up, America, and demand, those seeking office, go beyond empty promises, but seek quality solutions!

Why Real Leaders Make Others Feel They BELONG?

A positive, can - do, attitude, and a well - developed, skill - set, and relevant aptitude, are certainly, necessities, of effectively leading. However, these alone, will often, be less, than sufficient, unless/ until, a leader focuses on those he serves, inspires, and motivates, them, proceeds with genuine empathy, and consistently, does all he can, to clearly show his constituents (each and every one), how, and why, they BELONG. A reality of organizations, is, for them, to proceed to exist, in a relevant, sustainable manner, is, consistent, persistent growth, which is only possible, when existing constituents, are inspired to getting further involved and committed, and potential ones, are convinced, belonging to this group, is worthwhile, and beneficial! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly examine, review, and consider, using the mnemonic approach, why this matters.

1. Benefits; beliefs; believable; bring it: A leader must articulate, clearly, the benefits of belonging to the specific organization, rather than merely some of the history, heritage, etc. How do the beliefs of the potential constituent, match - up, with the core principles, of the group? Is the leader believable, because, unless, others, believe in him, they will generally, pay little attention? A true leader realizes, he must bring it (his best), every day, in every way!

2. Efforts; empathy; emphasis; energize: How will others perceive your efforts? Will you proceed, with the utmost degree of genuine empathy, so as to emphasize, what means the most, do them, and, thus, energize them, and the group, as a whole?

3. Listen; learn; leadership: To most of us, the sound, of our own voice, seems to be our favorite sound! However, effective leadership comes from the discipline, to listen far more than speaking, and do so effectively, in order to constantly, and consistently, learn, from every conversation and experience!

4. Options; opportunities; organized: Only when one considers various, viable options and alternatives, with an open - mind, will he positioned, to recognize, and take advantage of the finest opportunities, to benefit the group! It requires being organized, enough, to effectively, and efficiently, make a difference, for the better, in a well - considered, timely manner!

5. Needs: Nothing one does, will inspire and motivate others, until/ unless, it focuses on the actual, as well as perceived, needs, of the stakeholders, and organization!

6. Generate goodwill; growth: Groups either, consistently undergo, relevant growth, or they will fail to be sustainable! It's essential to proceed, at all times, in a way, which generates goodwill, by clearly focusing on the best interests, and common good, rather than any personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest!

True leaders show others, they BELONG! Are you the right person, to be a leader?

The KEYS To Effective Leadership

Wouldn't it make finding quality leaders, far easier, if there were certain basic ways, to identify, qualify, and relevantly train them, in order to ensure, we elected, selected, etc, the best people, to serve, in specific positions of leadership? After more than 4 decades of involvement, in nearly every relevant component of doing so, I believe, although, there is no, one - way, of doing so, in a quality manner, there are certain KEYS to producing and implementing the most effective leadership. With that in mind, this article will attempt to review, consider, and briefly discuss, using the mnemonic approach, some of these important principles, etc.

1. Knowledge; keeps: Obviously, leading effectively requires certain relevant knowledge! However, until/ unless one not only accumulates this, but proceeds forward, effectively, and in a timely, well - considered manner, to create and implement the best strategic plan, in order to introduce, and implement the finest possible, action plan, he still is not leading! This means, one must be capable of differentiating between irrelevant information, and what he needs to keep, maintain, and pay attention to!

2. Empathy; emphasis; energize; excellence; endurance: One must commit to consistently listening effectively, and learning from every conversation and experience, in order to proceed with the utmost degree of genuine empathy. This will/ should lead him, to knowing, where to place his emphasis, so it energizes his organization, and stakeholders. It requires a commitment to demanding the utmost degree of personal excellence, rather than settling for good - enough, while proceeding forward, with the necessary degree of endurance, to persist, when others give up!

3. You; your: Will you be ready, willing, and able, to assume, and accept personal responsibility, and make this your pledge? In other words, quality leaders recognize, and realize, It's up to you!

4. Service; system; sustainable solutions: Genuine leaders understand, leading requires a consistent commitment, and priority, to the utmost degree of service, to his group, and stakeholders! It requires proceeding with a well - considered, system, and avoiding band - aid approaches, in order to consider, create, and implement relevant, sustainable solutions.

Effective leadership requires training, commitment, a positive attitude, and a high degree of persistence! Are you ready for these responsibilities? 

Are You A REAL Leader?

How does one become a REAL leader, rather than merely, another, of the rest - of - the - pack? Why does this matter, and how does it impact, the group, one represents, and the stakeholders, he serves? While there are many factors, and some, must be somewhat, customized, based on the individual, there are certain necessities, in order to be elevated, into this rare, lofty position, etc! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly consider, review and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, some of these characteristics, and necessities, of being capable, of making a true difference, for the better, rather than merely holding some position of leadership.

1. Rational; realistic; reasoning; relevant: While lofty goals, and pursing as many viable options and alternatives, is important, nothing positive can occur, unless a leader, exhibits the utmost degree of rational thought, and development. He must be realistic, while pursuing options and alternatives, and seeking better! One's reasoning must be relevant, or why would others become willing to listen, and buy - into his ideas, plans, and potential solutions?

2. Empathy; excellence; emphasis; endurance; evolving: Either groups are consistently, evolving, or they will fail, to be sustainable! However, no one has all the answers, or even all the questions, and therefore, it's important to emphasize effective listening, over talking, and commit to learning from every conversation and experience. One's goal must be the utmost degree and possibility of his personal excellence, rather than settling for good - enough! This must direct his emphasis, and focus, and he must exhibit a significant degree of endurance, in order to possess the necessary persistence, to implement meaningful changes!

3. Attitude; attention; aptitude; articulate: Real leaders possess a genuine, positive, can - do, attitude, and are willing to pay keen attention, to both, relevant needs, and sustainable ramifications, etc! When they also commit to developing the quality aptitude, and relevant skill - set, and articulate an inspiring, motivating message, which connects with their stakeholders (actual and potential), they become positioned, to be real leaders!

4. Listen; learn; leadership: Perhaps, more than any other single asset, a real leader must be an effective and willing listener, and commit to constantly, learn, and become the best, he can be! When he exhibits true leadership skills, based on the best interests of the organization, and constituents, he proceeds, with the potential to become a real leader!

Do you have, what it takes, to be a REAL leader? Do you have the combination of attitude, aptitude, and persistence, to be, different from, the rest - of - the - pack?

Why Quality Leaders Seek To ACHIEVE?

Although, many, are either elected, selected, or ascend to some position of leadership, only a very small percentage of these individuals, ever become true, quality leaders! There are many significant differences, but, until/ unless, an individual emphasizes results, and seeks to ACHIEVE, whatever is the best interests, of the organization, and constituents, he serves and represents, there is no possibility of ever becoming a quality leader! With that in mind, this article will attempt to briefly, consider, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means and represents, and why it makes such a significant difference.

1. Attention; attitude; aptitude: What someone focuses on, and pays keen attention to, generally has a significant impact, on his overall success and impact! One must proceed, consistently, with a positive, can - do, attitude, combined with a well - developed, skill - set, and aptitude, to perform, as a true leader, should, and must!

2. Character; clarity; creative; choices: The measure of a true leader's character, is how he behaves, whether others are looking, or not! His message must be articulated, with the utmost degree of clarity, in order to motivate and inspire others, to buy - into, his ideas! When this is done, in a creative way, rather than merely the ordinary, same - old, same - old, he positions himself, to make the best choices, and select the finest options and alternatives!

3. Healing; head/ heart: One is not a real leader, unless his priority is healing, and unifying, rather than polarizing, and dividing! To do so, there must be an effort to consider, both, the emotional, as well as emotional components, in a head/ heart balance!

4. Integrity; imagination; ideas: You can't choose, when you will exhibit integrity, and when to avoid, because it may be inconvenient! One must proceed with absolute integrity, combined with a well - developed, fully considered, imagination, and the foresight, to look at both the relevant, immediate needs, as well as sustainable ramifications, and solutions! Measure the quality of your ideas, by whether they make a true difference, for the better!

5. Empathy; emphasis: Leading must never be, about one's personal/ political agenda, and/ or self - interest, but rather, based on effectively listening, and learning, from every conversation and experience, proceeding with genuine empathy, and placing his emphasis, accordingly.

6. Vital, vibrant vision: A real leader must expand the limits of his self - imposed comfort zone, and proceed forward, when others give up, because he is motivated by a relevant, meaningful, vital, vibrant vision!

7. Excellence; endurance: How can anyone achieve in a quality manner, unless he demands his utmost, personal excellence? Only when this is combined with the endurance to persist, and overcome obstacles, and seek the best solutions, will he ever, make a difference, and/ or change, for the better!

Will you do, everything possible, to seek, to ACHIEVE? Are you the right person, to be a leader?