E 247: A Living Example of Courageous Leadership

ONE DAY CLOSER with Mark & Dave

Today, as a follow-on to Fridays discussion, I want to highlight a REAL and LIVING example of a confident, courageous leader, that everyone on the plant recognizes.

You’ll recall we were exploring a few questions, we all face in life as we pursue our dreams. Are we legit? Are we competent, are we authentic, are we effective in what we pursue, are we confident in ourselves to deliver and lastly, is God with us in our pursuits.

So before I introduce this individual, I want to establish that this person, is legit…they have a record of accomplishment, a string of setbacks and an enormous amount of courage, tenacity, stamina and commitment.

This person has been both admired and respected by people on the left and right.

Let me introduce you to Donald J Trump. A living and real man of action, a clear and present example of a confident man, full of courage that any rational person would have to admire…for his dedication, strength under fire, his unwavering pursuit of justice and common sense with a vision for all people of every color, class or status.

His willingness to enter the arena is reason enough to respect and admire his willingness to step up and engage. I’ll prove that statement right now. If you had Trumps money, his businesses, his freedom to do whatever he wanted, would you put your life on pause to “volunteer” to serve the nation knowing you would be persecuted at every turn. Be honest….ill bet the answer was no.

Sometimes people fear things they don’t understand. They may feel threatened. ”I’m just not sure about this guy, I don’t know his intentions, and so I don’t trust him. Period.” That’s the extent of their research.

Others feared his influence and worried that his success might rob them of power over the people or at the very least, might expose their incompetence to think outside of the box in governing this country.

They hounded him while in office and pursed him with a vengeance for four years even after he left office…knowing that he may return…and they couldn’t have that.

And return he did. Most would not have. Most would have crumbled under the weight and constant abuse sent his way.

That is in a word, remarkable! Before Trump maybe even “unimaginable.” Who could bear it? Who would want it?

What attributes of honorable qualities or character, examples if you will in the Bible, would God desire and honor.

With an eye on comparing both rhetoric and actions taken (or not taken), helped me see the cost Trump paid, the art of his style, his reasoning behind many of the things he said…simply to get a reaction. Many of them were “fire for effect” targeting…to expose the enemy…to cause them to emerge from the darkness and into the light of day…so that all of us could finally see the corruption and hypocrisy.

What is the most important skillset a leader must have to lead? Go ahead…I’ll wait.

Did you say vision? Passion? A horse maybe? I think the most important skillset is the ability to communicate. If you have a vision but can’t communicate it you have nothing. No one will follow you. Likewise if you have an awesome white stead, 14 hands high, but cannot communicate where you’re going and encourage folks to join you, you’ll be riding off into the sunset alone.

Here’s the point. Trump is communicating to anyone and everyone that will listen…and those abroad ARE LISTENING AND REACTING.

Talk about courageous, bold, confident, visionary, motivated, passionate, unwavering, opportunistic and welcoming to even our enemies. A bold foreign policy on full display…not only for today’s leaders and nations but for our youth to ponder, consider, admire and emulate.

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