The recent midterm elections and subsequent selection of Republican and Democratic Leadership for the next term of Congress has me reflecting on what it means to be a leader. One particular question comes immediately to mind, and I’d be interested to know what you think. Can one be considered a leader in the truest sense of the word if maintaining the status quo is to be the central theme of their incumbency? I say no, as I believe that one of the core responsibilities of a leader is to take those being led to higher levels of achievement by enabling them to make the most of their skills, knowledge, and potential. If “same as it ever was” is the standard, then of what use is a leader?

What do you think?

This veteran would like to thank those who take time out of their lives - today and everyday - to recognize, remember and honor the service and sacrifice of America’s warriors and their families.

I’m sitting in the Cincinnati airport waiting on a flight to Virginia and wouldn’t you know that my Cingular wireless card is giving me plenty of signal for a bit of web surfing while I wait. I spent the last few days at the Toastmasters International District 40 Fall Conference, so it’s interesting that this was one of the first feeds to pop into my reader. It’s a good summation, so I’ll just pipe in with a hearty “what he said.”