Thursday, March 6, 2014

Lessons from History II: Principle of "lead a little" "nudge a lot!"

I am of the opinion, developed over these last five years, that President Obama is on the verge of greatness!  He appears to be using a principle of  'bottom-up' leadership, by which a leader leads through consensus building. The fundamental task in this type of leadership is to keep everybody focused on the aims and objectives he is intending to achieve.

Let's look at some of these objectives. 
 
1.  Obamacare.  This objective is not only important for the country but for the entire mass of humanity.  It will establish the wherewithal to monitor and control the healthcare of human beings received from recognized and approved healthcare providers.

To even establish the means for such a monumental project has been herculean, but to get the system functioning is a tribute to technological innovation and ingenuity!

Along the way, President Obama has had to step back looking for where consensus lie , ever mindful of the ultimate goal.  Witness how he  has yet again delayed implementing new standards for insurance policies.  Opponents comment:  Why doesn't he just give up?

2.  Foreign policy.  In Syria, he has been unable to reach consensus among US partners, principally, the EU.  In the Ukraine, he is forging ahead of the EU, temporarily, by offering support including financial assistance. His objective is clear nonetheless:  stop heavy-handed treatment of the poor and downtrodden by tyrants.

3.  The Green Earth Project.  Because of the need for a constant flow of oil, he has only kept the development of proven oil reserves to a minimum.

4.  Upgrading the US military. Currently, the Administration is making the military technologically advanced beyond what anyone could possibly imagine.  I applaud the President in his steadfastness to this objective, which is always at odds with Congressional interest to keep things as they are in their several districts.

Furthermore, he appears committed to ensuring the military's endeavors worldwide on behalf of peace are supported.

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