Last Friday, the world witnessed one of the worst interactions between leaders in recent memory on national television. The behavior of this country’s leaders was, without a doubt, an example of counterproductive and poor leadership. Counterproductive leadership falls into five categories: abusive behaviors, self-serving behaviors, erratic behaviors, leadership incompetence, and corrupt behaviors.1 Last week, we … Continue reading When Leadership Fails: A Diplomatic Disaster on the World Stage
Tag: U.S. Politics
Book Review: Just Discipleship
I was very intrigued when I read the title of this book. My first thought was about discipling Christians to be just and fair. This should, of course, be a given, as all Christians are called to model these virtues. However, in many cases, these characteristics are lacking, which I believe is due to a … Continue reading Book Review: Just Discipleship
The DEI Dilemma
Apparently, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) continues to be a problem, as highlighted by many news articles and political pundits. We keep hearing how companies in the United States are abandoning their DEI policies. Recently, I read that Toyota, the Japanese multinational automotive manufacturer, is joining this trend.1 John Deere (an American agricultural machinery company), … Continue reading The DEI Dilemma
In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
By now, most of you know that I’m all about leadership and history. I’m also a news junkie. Leadership, history, and politics are all connected, so everything I read, see, or hear goes through that filter. Politics everywhere is messy, but in the U.S. since the 2016 elections, it seems to me that things are … Continue reading In Today’s Political Environment, Let’s Not Forget the Past
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