A Leadership Vacuum
What we have here is a failure to lead. What we have here is a disgrace of leadership. What we have here is a leadership vacuum.
History will reveal we’re living in a time of a leadership void and vacuum. Leaders are supposed to know better. Leaders are supposed to set an example of what’s right and wrong. While setting that example they should of course also be doing what’s right NOT what’s wrong. But, such is simply not the case these days. Instead we hear of leaders doing stupid things, behaving poorly, and in many cases, being arrested for their inappropriate behavior. History will reveal this is a generation living on a slipperly slope of immorality, corruption and crime.
The disgraced Eliot Spitzer officially lost his position this week after being caught in an FBI wire tap booking a high priced hooker. Of course that’s just the tip of the iceberg and I’m sure in the days ahead the nation will discover just how big a criminal Spitzer really is. But now, adding insult to injury for New York State, just hours after the new Governor, who was Spitzer’s right hand man took the oath of office, it was revealed in the Daily News in what was an exclusive two day interview, that both the new Governor, David Paterson AND his wife have admitted to having extramarital affairs. That’s right folks, you just read that right. Here we go again. David Paterson, the new Governor of New York State and his wife Cheryl have both had extramarital affairs.
I guess we should have expected no less of a man who was hand picked by Spitzer to be his running mate. It’s now obvious Spitzer has no moral compass, and it’s becoming apparent the new Governor has no moral compass either. In the interview Cheryl Paterson said — quote — “Life is very fragile and you never know what could happen.” That’s for sure. Life is fragile for both you and your husband, and apparently neither of you care about promises or commitment. Right out of the gate the new Governor and his wife have revealed a lack of a moral compass. If they’ve failed in their marriage and commitment to one another, how can anyone trust him to remain faithful to his commitment to the people of New York State? If neither David Paterson nor his wife Cheryl can remain faithful to one another in what’s the most intimate connection, there’s no way they can remain faithful to promises made to strangers.
It’s time for all leaders to take an inventory of not only their lives, but also their moral compass. It’s time for all leaders to ask the question — Am I setting an example of character and integrity for those around me? — If the answer is no, then it’s time for those leaders to step down. The very fabric of a nation, and the fabric of a generation watching them very closely, hangs in the balance.
Maybe the leaders of today need to find a new phrase to live by. Instead of saying – “If it feels right just do it.” They should repeat the following phrase over and over and over again – “You can never go wrong, by doing what’s right.”
Just my two cents,
Dr. Rus
