Brat and bully. A leader does not walk out on his people. Not even in frustration. He must have nerves of steel and the patience of a saint. He must have the cool and composure of a commanding general in the midst of a critical battle - rallying the troops, ordering them calmly but firmly to do what must be done according to strategy as may be modified by tactical necessities as they arise. He must be ready to accept casualties, attend to the injured and comfort those who have lost livelihoods or loved ones. A leader must be a pillar of strength, a light in the darkness, warmth in the cold, a burning flame of inspiration and encouragement to those who look up to him. He must be generous with praise for those who have done well, tireless in urging the reluctant to do more, yet careful and economical with his words for those he may need to reprimand to the end that their failures may be rectified without breaking their spirit. He was dismayed? For almost a week the whole world knew what was coming and how devastating it will be when it came! Where was he? Living in a different reality? Above all, a leader must lead, Mr. President - not sulk like a crybaby, nor display defeat, nor rage in tantrums against lesser mortals like some divine bully. Perhaps some people may have behaved badly in your presence, Mr. President. But knowing what they have been through, they have every right to feel frustrated. Not you. -Rodolfo V. Cabado
Posted on: Mon, 11 Nov 2013 01:58:23 +0000
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