You, too, can learn from politicians...

by Mary Beth Matteo, Founding Director of the S. Dale High Center

Nothing like a real life example to bring “bad leadership” into focus. In your view, what mistakes are our politicians currently making?
• Failure to listen

• Failure to think strategically—planning for the long haul

• Refusal to give up some of their power

• Following their agenda, despite criticism, because they know “they’re right”

• Assembling the facts selectively

• Failure to bring constituents together: dividing people instead of unifying them

• Failure to set an example, leading with integrity

Sum & Substance: If you’re like the rest of us—not quite perfect yet—you may have a few of these failing in common with our politicians! Some of these failings, when made by people in the government, seem arrogant and blatant. But these practices are easy to slip into, even when we’re so close to perfect!