One of the great dilemmas of our time is that the language of democracy remains strong while the practice of democratic leadership grows weak. Nations hold elections. Constitutions remain in place. Courts hear cases, parties campaign and leaders speak about…
What leadership loses in the Age of Visibility
Imagine a young man recording a 60-second video in his bedroom. By the next evening, 2 million people have watched it. Invitations follow. A publisher calls. Somewhere along the way, people begin describing him as a leader. Perhaps he is….
When political leadership uses religion as a tool of power
One of the most troubling trends in modern leadership is the growing use of religion as a political instrument. The practice is not new. Political leaders, especially where democratic institutions are weak, have learned that religion reaches people at the…