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D'accord! We have to remember what leadership is really about. It's more than being a cheerleader or a rousing speaker; it's also about achieving positive ongoing results as the institutional setting also. Far too often our institutions are plagued by corruption, mismanagement, fiscal malfeasance and dictatorial managerial styles that are centered on control for the benefit of the "leader." Leadership is about serving for the good of the people. Dr. King set a good example in his arena.
One relatively unsung role model is the former Gov. of Virginia, L. Douglas Wilder (an Omega man
). He ran a tight ship as governor. During his tenure VA was one of the best run states in the nation. Gov. Wilder advocated for all the things we say we believe in but first and foremost he knew he had to do his job. Eminent political scientist Prof. Larry Sabato of UVA said that Wilder is the greatest living governor of VA. Here's the kicker: Before he ran (and was elected!) Mayor of Richmond, he was also interested in serving as president of his Alma Mater, Virginia Union University. He let it be known that if he was chosen to assume this position of leadership, he would "clean house" and make this an efficient, well-run, successful institution. Well, those in power at Virginia Union balked. They didn't want this to occur due to well-entrenched interests. Lesson:We can decry what the "white man" and white conservatives are doing to us all we want but we have to get our houses in order!
"Que Psi Phi 'til the day I die!"