"Embrace the Call to Leadership"

A day does not pass that I inevitably wind up shaking my head at the lack of Leadership I see demonstrated by people who possess "positional power" and an "alphabet soup" of letters and certifications after their name, but do not know how to lead - it's sad.

In America, we are currently plagued by a paucity of Leadership, especially in the corporate and legislative world. Disagree? Well then, pick up a paper, any paper, especially the business section and witness the ongoing saga of corporate greed (i.e., TARP recipients who use government funding to pay bonuses, are you kidding me?). The question is, "What kind of message is this sending to our children?"

Am I surprised? Quite frankly, no. But, I have taken it upon myself to do my own part to stem the tide. I have chosen to forgo the blame game and ramp up my personal efforts in my community to affect change and play a more pronounced role in the development of future Leaders.

I challenge you to do the same - "Embrace the Call to Leadership" or please do not complain.