Any entity, whether it be a country, a business, a boy scout troop, is made up of the people in it, which reflects their values, culture, history, and the management/government they have.
A true leader is one who is at times self-reflective so that they can see whatever faults they possess that might be the cause of the problems of the people they lead.
To point fingers and blame others is the easiest and least effective way of solving any problem and of leading the people in their care.
A leader “so full of themselves” as my grandmother would say is in fact doing more harm than good for a business, a nation, a religion, a community, an institution, any group of people they are chosen to lead. One needs to look inside first before looking outside because all problems tend to have their roots within.
History tells us that. Our current world situation reaffirms it.
Leonard Durso 
So true Leonard, unfortunately we have many who are full of themselves. May we all have peace.
Let us hope so.
Indeed. These leaders take credit from others too when the news is good. Insightful post. Thank you.
Glad you liked it
Humility is a rare thing. I suspect it’s not taught as a virtue anymore.
It is certainly rare in politicians.
You hit it right in the mail
Thanks. Glad you think so.
Nail
I knew you meant that.
So very, very true and well stated. Keep youself safe.
Thank you. You stay safe, too, Anna.
I feel a little “pointing fingers” in this. 🙂 Unfortunately and very disturbingly, the recent incidents here and abroad may place us in danger of finding a narcissistic bully elevated to the highest office of our land. We must all get out and vote, do what we can to prevent this from happening. I wish you peace and safety over there.
I already registered for an absentee ballot because this will be an important election. But I’m really writing about Erdoğan here.
It seems Turkey is pointing fingers at the US as promoting the attempted coup. Do you suppose Gulen will be extraditied to Turkey? Hope you are having a safe and peaceful day.
I know and that’s why I wrote that post. Didn’t name him because it’s against the law in Turkey to “insult” the president but he always blames some outside force for problems he has mostly created in this country. His supporters are so easily duped, but then again look at the followers of Trump. I knew Gülen would be blamed and he would use the coup as leverage in intimidating the US in extraditing him.
Thoughtful and true.
The trouble is people need leaders, but those who want to be leaders are rarely ever right for the position and if they are, are often not, once they have spent time as one.
When the thirst for power is the motivating factor for wanting to lead, then that candidate is flawed already.
Thank you for these thoughts! The world over seems more concerned with action, winning, perceived strength more than self-reflection. It’s creating tyrants and would-be tyrants everywhere. There’s no doubt fascism is back.
I hope to respond to your thoughts soon and expand on them. I wonder about the best leaders we have had. They seem exceptions more than the rule.
It’s partly the media’s fault. The wrong type of person seeks the power of the office to serve themselves instead of wanting to serve others.
I’ll get something together shortly: thanks for the input!
I didn’t end up writing on the media. I ended up more concerned with how what seems reasonable to some people quickly gets out of hand: http://www.ashokkarra.com/2016/07/for-leonard-durso/
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Thank you for this.
No problem. Will add you to the blogroll, keep up the great work. Love the poetry!
Thank you.
Stay safe my friend. Stay safe.
Thank you, Lillian. I try to. Certainly not as reckless as I once was.
God bless you for such a message
Thank you.
So true! The best Leaders are always self-aware. They know their limitations and in that awareness are able to bring other people into their own journey. Thank you for posting!
Thank you. I’m glad you agree.
It was a good message! Thanks for sharing it!
Thank you.
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Absolutely said, mr.Leonard.Self-Reflection is the great quality that differentiates leaders from other ordinary people.Great post…
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Thank you.
Thank you for posting. I appreciate your honestly and insight. Self-reflection in a leadership position, although necessary, can sometimes be detrimental.
Thank you for your thoughts.