LEADERSHIP LISTEN LIVE
Posted by bucksot on May 3, 2009
Once you go to right with your comments then the left calls you a bigot. If you go to left, then the right criticizes you. Forget about going down the middle, because you will never take a stand. Take the road less traveled and choose neither religious redundancy nor political babbling.
“To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment.” Ralph Waldo Emerson It is impossible to please everyone at anytime in your life, but when you go to your grave make sure that those you have influenced know what you stood for.
In the words of the ancient writer Solomon, “Let the wise listen and add to their learning.” The days are upon us when listening to wisdom is no longer something we eagerly await. Our grandfathers are no longer the wells of wisdom, but the products of foolishness. They have chosen to ignore God, principle, wisdom and human kindness.
There was once a day when listening to the voice of wisdom was listening to the voice of reason, prudence, discipline and guidance. Understanding words of insight require listening to those who have stood in the face of adversity and have learned in the darkness of despair, yet stood for principle. Hetero-phobia bigots stand for what is popular rather than the principle of right and wrong.
This present generation has not been taught value nor the honor of principle and life therefore they stand for what is popular, not what is eternal and right. “In the age-old contest between popularity and principle, only those willing to lose for their convictions are deserving of posterity’s approval.” Gerald R. Ford
Build a legacy for doing what is right, just and fair, rather than what is popular, comfortable and self-seeking. As leaders, we must make decisions based upon eternity and not upon popularity. Popularity is a narrow road with a heavy toll on the human soul.
Legacy is made by our every decision, no matter how unpopular or controversial. Dante stated, “Be as a tower firmly set; Shakes not its top for any blast that blows.” The bias news media, political bigots and religiously ignorant will not understand the man of conviction, so stand firm under their criticism and scorn and listen to reason and live.
