When things begin to go wrong, the instinct is almost automatic: look for new leadership – or even a new system altogether. A new direction. New policies. A different voice at the top. A different way to distribute power. Surely, if we could just get the right people – or the right structure – things would stabilize. And to some extent, that’s true. Leadership matters. Decisions at the top have real consequences. History shows that the character and competence of leaders can influence the … [Read more...] about When Leadership Fails –
Priorities
Holy Days Pinpoint Priorities
The world has become a decidedly edgy place. There is tension and anxiety in the air. This is particularly observable in the political arena - especially in the realm of international relations. If we look at just one marker – political elections – the unease is clearly evident. In reaction to the developing of negative social conditions, there is often a trend to turn to “hard-line” leadership in the search for remedies. In Europe, and Germany in particular, the current leadership has suffered … [Read more...] about Holy Days Pinpoint Priorities