It’s interesting to observe how people are acting during this transition back to more normal times. Most seem to accept the concept of social distancing, but wearing masks clearly is problematic for some. Most are cautious as they leave their sheltering places, but some seem hell-bent on doing whatever they want or can. Into this broad spectrum of responses and reactions is needed something clear and trusted that we can follow, and that’s where leadership normally comes into play. Parents, business executives, and civic leaders – those are the people that normally step in and help lead us in times like this: they remind us that we can’t just float through life, that our actions can’t be incidental or accidental. Like in that old movie “Network”, we can be mad as hell and unwilling to take whatever things are bothering us anymore, but we need to be civil and aware that what we do has consequences. Again, that’s where leadership comes in, the clear and understanding kind that helps people find their way. These are tough times for leaders. Nonetheless, effective leadership is what’s needed today.
Raiford Chatman "Ossie" Davis (1917 – 2005): American film, television and Broadway actor, director, poet, playwright, author, and civil rights activist
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