"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we've been waiting for. We are the change that we seek."
- President Barack Obama
Before I start this blog formally I would like to connect this quote with another that will tie this together perfectly.
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
- Lao-Tzu
I believe that President Obama's quote is empowered by the implications of the second. An individual can change the world, but in order to do so you must be able to take the first step in that long journey to change. Individuals that have shown this level of leadership range from large to small, black to white, good to bad, and religious to atheist all of this being said there is nothing limiting a leaders potential except themselves!
Alright, I'll admit it that was a little too optimistic....in fact way too optimistic. Lets get serious folks. The time for change is always at hand, but whether or not a leader chooses to act is their decision. From generation to generation we have always claimed that we are on the brink of something great, and finally the pieces are in place to make the change we have always wanted. This has been my claim, the president before me, and the president before him. The only thing that separates us is the means in which we choose to act. Other factors are part of this equation for change, but one thing can override any outlying problem and that is hard work by a leader.
As a leader the opportunity for change is at your fingertips and in order to make the change happen that you want to see in the world then you must be prepared to inspire your members to feel the same way. This inspiration of course is a second order change, and has the power to not only change your organization but change its culture as well. A culture change in your organization brings about a sustained change that will bring results for years to come.
In closing:
- this weather is cramping my style
- Ticket Office work at 8a.m. is cruel and unusual punishment
- Leadership is fun
- I'm a little sassy right now
- Lets go fishing
CP
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