All Posts Tagged With: "leadership"
Big Stick Diplomacy
President T.R. Roosevelt is quoted as having said, “Speak softly and carry a big stick”. Don’t you just love those easy clever witticisms? Bumper sticker diplomacy at its finest. Wit is not the same as wisdom. Clever is not the same as wisdom. Wisdom speaks softly and carries a big stick – and carries the […]
10Dec2016 | Gary Clark | 0 comments | Continued
St. Joseph, Missouri, Urban Trail in Winter
I happen to be in St. Joseph, Missouri, today. The NFL playoffs brought me to town to visit old friends. We arrived early and I decided to take a hike along the City’s Urban Trails. The scenery is spectacular in Winter. But the scenery points out the enigma of St. Joseph Leadership. Check out the […]
17Jan2010 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Obama’s Team Chemistry – the X-Factor
President Elect Barack Obama is forming his team for governing the United States of America. The buzz in the media centers around the personalities and talents of selected team members. The entertainment value of media questions has been noted by the President Elect, “I know you are having fun with this,” when asked about previous […]
4Dec2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Barack Obama’s Leadership Paradox
Barack Obama has assumed the Presidency. Might we say he has transcended the transition? He will not take the oath of office until January 20, 2009 – but Barack Obama is the President in everything but title. Obama has assumed the leadership role in America and around the world. And the paradox of Obama centers […]
26Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
Barack Obama, Romanticism Restored
H. W. Brands has written a compelling biography of Teddy Roosevelt, “T. R. The Last Romantic.” Published by BasicBooks in 1997, Brands biographical depiction of Roosevelt is as intriguing as any novel. But I cannot help making a comparison to Barack Obama of 2008.
6Nov2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Barack Obama, Romanticism Restored | Continued
Wanted: Leadership, Not Beer Buddies
Way back when this writer was a young man, we used to stop at the local watering hole to soak up some suds with our beer buddies. Joe Six Pack was always the first to arrive, and the last to leave. After two or three cold ones we could solve most of the world problems. […]
10Oct2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Republicans have no Shame!
The Republican attack machine was operating at full steam in their criticism of Barack Obama as not having enough experience to be President. Then Senator John McCain, the Republican nominee for President, chose Governor Sarah Palin of Alaska as his running mate. Now we find all of the Republican strategists bowing at the alter of […]
10Sep2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 4 comments | Continued
This Time – The Tide is Turning
This time, this election, we must bridge the chasm of race, gender, politics – liberal and conservative, religion – fundamental, evangelical, literal, figurative, Christian or Islam. Real leadership is nuanced. It is not black and white. It is not rooted in the winning and losing mentality of pure capitalism. I believe it was Henry Ford […]
27Mar2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 2 comments | Continued
Republican Debate, 1-29-08
Son, The Republican debate is on CNN tonight. It is being hosted by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library. John McCain, Mitt Romney, Ron Paul, and Mike Huckabee are participating. I missed a few minutes because of a black tie affair that I could not get out of. The question is what about 100 year involvement […]
31Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 1 comment | Continued
Democratic Debate – January 21, 2008
Son, These folks are working hard to distinguish themselves from the crowd. They have similar position on a variety of issues – so what is left to distinguish. Leadership, character, honesty, courage… This sounds personal – but I think there is purpose. Obama has been doing well – and that attracts attention. Clinton and Edwards […]
22Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on Democratic Debate – January 21, 2008 | Continued
Leader or Expert – Choosing a President
Son, Mitt Romney claims that leadership is more important than expertise on topic. “They are looking for judgment, wisdom, willingness to reach out to others, gaining the right information to make choices… Instead of asking who has the most expertise we should be asking who has the most executive leadership experience…. ” Very interesting points. […]
7Jan2008 | Ohg Rea Tone | 3 comments | Continued
The Point of Leadership
Son, Leadership is not personal. Leadership is not about what I do at home in the evening, when no one is watching. Leadership is about what one does when everyone is watching. I really don’t care about the televangelist who privately has a couple of mistresses on the side. Who cares – what is the […]
29Dec2007 | Ohg Rea Tone | Comments Off on The Point of Leadership | Continued