I found it interesting The Washington Post revisited the words of Pope Francis in relation to leadership. I think that was very wise at a time when Washington has lot it's way.
September 24, 2015
By Jena McGregor
..."A good political leader is one who, (click here) with the interests of all in mind, seizes the moment in a spirit of openness and pragmatism. A good political leader always opts to initiate processes rather than possessing spaces."
The latter sentence recalls a passage from his apostolic exhortation from late 2013. In it, he promoted the idea that political leaders focus too much on the present and on power, when they should be focusing on actions that will "generate new processes in society." He also said, "Giving priority to space means madly attempting to keep everything together in the present, trying to possess all the spaces of power and of self-assertion ... giving priority to time means being concerned about initiating processes."
Perhaps the simpler one for lawmakers to comprehend is his first definition: that good political leaders are the ones who always think of the common good, and who take action with a realistic yet open mind. It's a reminder our elected leaders needed to hear....
September 24, 2015By Jena McGregor
..."A good political leader is one who, (click here) with the interests of all in mind, seizes the moment in a spirit of openness and pragmatism. A good political leader always opts to initiate processes rather than possessing spaces."
The latter sentence recalls a passage from his apostolic exhortation from late 2013. In it, he promoted the idea that political leaders focus too much on the present and on power, when they should be focusing on actions that will "generate new processes in society." He also said, "Giving priority to space means madly attempting to keep everything together in the present, trying to possess all the spaces of power and of self-assertion ... giving priority to time means being concerned about initiating processes."
Perhaps the simpler one for lawmakers to comprehend is his first definition: that good political leaders are the ones who always think of the common good, and who take action with a realistic yet open mind. It's a reminder our elected leaders needed to hear....
