"I have a dream" --> "Ask not what your country can do for you ..." --> "Yes we can"
Memorable lines from speeches that move us
These three men (two known to be great, the other hoped to be) have something rare we all crave in times of uncertainty, fear or hope--the ability to create a vision of a better situation, and the possibility of movement from a place where we no longer wish to be toward a better place. To make the vision believable, our leader must:
- Create a vision of where we want to go
- Create a team to manage the journey
- Evoke emotion in each of us that inspires us to contribute our support
President Barack Obama will have setbacks just as Kennedy and King did, but I believe he has what it takes to move the US from the 9/11 era into the 2050 era where we will begin tackling difficult problems faced by all countries (such as economic volatility, energy, water, food). The 9/11 era was filled with fear, uncertainty and isolation, but the 2050 era plays to our strengths of hope, creativity, innovation and ambition. Solving big global problems requires integrated solutions and a leader. It's time once again for the US to lead with idealism, competence, transparency and accountability.
Whether or not you supported Barack Obama for president, it's time to begin figuring out how shift our focus from 9/11 to 2050. By doing so, we'll improve our businesses, feel better about ourselves and be able to offer our children opportunities as great as we have enjoyed.
Ed
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