October 06, 2004
In the Name of Leadership...
In these times, when the values and skills of CEO's are much maligned and questioned, it was great to see a former CEO, Dick Cheney, who really shined in the Vice-Presidential debates. He not only came across as seasoned and knowledgeable, but also as someone who is not just quoting facts but who KNOWS the facts because he has and is lving them.
John Edwards is a nice guy - and I am sure a great trial lawyer. But that is how HE came across as a fact quoting attorney who memorized information and is dispassionately presenting the case. We all get it that attorneys are good speakers, but they generally do not make great leaders. John Kerry and John Edwards are both attorneys, probably good ones.
Let's keep the guys in office who know the ropes and can make decisions. Let's keep the guys in office who have a strategy and not just a desire to BE PRESIDENT. We do not have time in this time in history for a President who gets buried in trivial details rather than being able to focus on the strategy and directions. Witness John Kerry spending weeks deciding on his campaign logo. Come on John, what would you do if you were President? Spend two years deciding on new colors for the White House...
Just a point of view from a former CEO who knows that Bush and Cheney are not perfect, but they have a plan and they have guts. They are leaders and they are the right guys for the time.
John Edwards is a nice guy - and I am sure a great trial lawyer. But that is how HE came across as a fact quoting attorney who memorized information and is dispassionately presenting the case. We all get it that attorneys are good speakers, but they generally do not make great leaders. John Kerry and John Edwards are both attorneys, probably good ones.
Let's keep the guys in office who know the ropes and can make decisions. Let's keep the guys in office who have a strategy and not just a desire to BE PRESIDENT. We do not have time in this time in history for a President who gets buried in trivial details rather than being able to focus on the strategy and directions. Witness John Kerry spending weeks deciding on his campaign logo. Come on John, what would you do if you were President? Spend two years deciding on new colors for the White House...
Just a point of view from a former CEO who knows that Bush and Cheney are not perfect, but they have a plan and they have guts. They are leaders and they are the right guys for the time.
