What are Leaders Without the People?
In heaping praises and accolades on great leaders of our time, we often fail to recognize the everyday people who help to make these leaders great. All this week we will observe the mighty work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and of other leaders in the civil and human rights movements. However, […]
The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. – A Leader’s Leader
The nation is preparing to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington, which reached its apogee with the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King’s “I Have a Dream,” speech. As I look out over the political, social and cultural landscape of our beloved country, the United States of America, I am reminded of Dr. […]
“We Must Not Be Afraid to Really Look at Ourselves and Stop Stoning the Messengers Who Speak the Truth to Us About Us.”
So many of us for so long have been taught to be ashamed of who we are because we do not fit the predominant image and standard profile of acceptable persons. We have been taught to look at ourselves through lenses that are not able to see clearly our true beauty and essence as citizens […]
“Where There is No Vision from Leaders the People Perish”
There is a glaring problem with the politicians in our country today. The truth is, too many of our leaders lack a broader, coherent vision of where America is going and what America can ultimately become. We know that visionary leadership is a hallmark of the politicians and nations that want to thrive, grow and […]
