Giuliani's equation for great leadership action: Vision + Process, is anchored by core beliefs. To a great extent these beliefs are embedded in our character naturally. But Giuliani says that core beliefs of a leader must also emerge from reflection, study, prayer, and consultation with many people. Said again, public opinion is part of forming core beliefs, as it must be in any democracy. But public opinion must not dominate it.
Of late I'm intrigued by the YMCA classic youth basketball program. The reality of competition, and the benefits of practicing it in a mentoring environment, are things that I believe in strongly. YMCA states its core values as Honesty, Respect, Caring and Responsibility. The basketball program helps raise young children. The YMCA's mission is to put Christian principles into practice. In this affluent, heavily Christian, education-oriented city there are few ways to be more in tune with local public opinion than to invest in these!
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