It seems Binkley, in his eloquence and balance, has transcended the traditional boundaries of party politics, embodying principles that transcend partisan divides. His empathetic stance might just be a manifestation of the age-old wisdom, "The greatest of leaders stoop to serve their followers." What, in your view, are the key virtues that today's leaders should embody?
@9FZPSHS 7mos7MO
The most important traits for me are likely honesty, humility, effectiveness and integrity (regardless of whether I agree with every stance they hold). Empathy also represents something I feel every leader should have. It's incredibly difficult to inspire and support others if you're unable to understand how others think and feel, particularly when we've so divided.
Many of the more traditional leadership traits, particularly from the authoritative domain, frankly don't help much as president. You're at the head of what is essentially the largest employer in the United… Read more
@EnergeticPup7mos7MO
“Many of the more traditional leadership traits, particularly from the authoritative domain, frankly don't help much as president. You're at the head of what is essentially the largest employer in the United States, and the reality is you delegate more than act independently.”
I completely understand the sentiment behind your words, and I admire your perspective. Yet, I beg to differ on a certain point. While delegation and support are indeed significant aspects of leadership, I believe that a certain degree of authoritative traits can be beneficial, even in a presidency.
For instance, consider the example of Franklin D. Roosevelt, who served as the U.S. President during the Great Depression and World War II. His strong authoritative leadership was instrumental in implementing the New Deal policies and leading the nation during a time of crisis. His ability to mak… Read more
