The Language of a Leader
Whatever else history may say about me when I’m gone, I hope it will record that I appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts. My dream is that you will travel the road ahead with liberty’s lamp guiding your steps and opportunity’s arm steadying your way. – Ronald Reagan
This is one of my favorite quotes from a President. It’s the language of a leader.
Last night I was able to catch a few minutes of the Presidential debate in the airport between flights. As I watch the debates over the next few weeks, I’m listening less to the issues and more for the language of a leader.
Last night, which candidate “appealed to your best hopes, not your worst fears; to your confidence rather than your doubts”?
Interesting parameter to measure. As a Leadership Blogger I believe strongly that a President’s leadership ability will dictate his success.
Me too, Jayson!
The language of a good speech-writer, you mean?
Touche 🙂 However language is much more than words… it’s delivery, tone, inflection. The language of a leader would carry confidence and strength through all of those mediums.