Warren Bone
Membership Revoked
It's still early on this warm and muggy Saturday morning. Some might call it "sultry" or humid.
But I'm inside the nice cool house -- quite comfortable. Me, my wife and my three dogs.
Now that the scene is set I'll tell you what's on my mind (not that setting the scene has anything to do with Obama being our next president).
My point is that we sometimes misunderstand what is important when looking at a person seeking (or holding) a position of management, of leadership, of power. Do you think it is important for me to "set the scene" in order for me to tell you about Obama?
Of course not.
Do you think it's important that a president of the United States have prior military experience in order to be Commander-in-Chief? What about the need for experience in the food and drug industry since the president also oversees the FDA? What about experience as a farmer or rancher? Can a president make wise choices about agriculture if he hasn't been a farmer?
Now you begin to understand.
It's well known in management circles that a good manager/leader is very likely to be best suited for his/her job when they in fact have no experience in the area they manage. What is important is the leadership skills of the person; and their ability to get the job done with the people that are responsible for carrying out the plan.
John McCain wants us to think that a person needs military experience in order to be a good Commander-in-Chief/President. That's not true and is usually just the opposite: our country is not run by military people. The civilian lawmakers and the president call those shots.
No...having specialized experience is not needed for the President; it's impossible as a matter of fact. No one could be expected to have experience in all the many areas and services of the federal government.
The most important trait of a manager, leader, president is the ability to get the job done by those who work under him/her. And Barack Obama has that trait.
warren.
PS...Have a nice Saturday!
But I'm inside the nice cool house -- quite comfortable. Me, my wife and my three dogs.
Now that the scene is set I'll tell you what's on my mind (not that setting the scene has anything to do with Obama being our next president).
My point is that we sometimes misunderstand what is important when looking at a person seeking (or holding) a position of management, of leadership, of power. Do you think it is important for me to "set the scene" in order for me to tell you about Obama?
Of course not.
Do you think it's important that a president of the United States have prior military experience in order to be Commander-in-Chief? What about the need for experience in the food and drug industry since the president also oversees the FDA? What about experience as a farmer or rancher? Can a president make wise choices about agriculture if he hasn't been a farmer?
Now you begin to understand.
It's well known in management circles that a good manager/leader is very likely to be best suited for his/her job when they in fact have no experience in the area they manage. What is important is the leadership skills of the person; and their ability to get the job done with the people that are responsible for carrying out the plan.
John McCain wants us to think that a person needs military experience in order to be a good Commander-in-Chief/President. That's not true and is usually just the opposite: our country is not run by military people. The civilian lawmakers and the president call those shots.
No...having specialized experience is not needed for the President; it's impossible as a matter of fact. No one could be expected to have experience in all the many areas and services of the federal government.
The most important trait of a manager, leader, president is the ability to get the job done by those who work under him/her. And Barack Obama has that trait.
warren.
PS...Have a nice Saturday!