They are few and far between. Any vibrant community is blessed by no more than a handful. They’re unassuming when you see them. But the moment they speak, you know them.
They are the bedrock of any sustainable community – the foundation upon which everyday folks like us can confidently build our everyday lives. They allow us to assume a comfortable regularity of our surroundings. This makes our lives more pleasant. This makes our lives easier. This, indeed, makes our lives.
Yet, they are much more. Beyond the rock of a common foundation, they represent the solid stone pillars that uplift our community. In doing so, they not only make our lives Continue Reading “Ode to Larry Pierce: Forever Among the Colonnade of Community Pillars”
What Is A Good Leader?
What is it?
It’s not just a “leader,” it’s a “GOOD leader.”
This represents a significant qualifier. You’ll need to brace yourself for this one. The word doesn’t reflect a moral imperative (yet), it merely alludes to effectiveness.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. You’re thinking, “but if a leader isn’t moral, why would I ever follow him?”
Let me counter that with a different question: If you find yourself placed in a life or death Continue Reading “What Is A Good Leader?”