Leadership

“I always believe that ultimately, if people are paying attention, then we get good government and good leadership. And when we get lazy, as a democracy and civically start taking shortcuts, then it results in bad government and politics.” – Barak Obama

As a civil servant, I owe it to the people that I serve to show up every day and work hard. I strive to do that with positivity and skill but many days that is harder than it may seem.

While we live in a climate favoring sound bites over conversation, nasty politics over human rights, and might-makes-right over servant leadership, it helps me to know that there are examples who have exhibited leadership and grace in the face of obstacles.

I want to show up different.

I want to save my energy for the long game.

I want to work hard where I’m planted.

I want to put people and principles first.

I’m thankful today for people that have shown how that is done.