· People working together to solve problems.
· To get things done together.
· Today that seems like a novel idea.
Back before he became President, LBJ was a leader in both the House and Senate and well known for working out deals with and among his fellow politicians. He got legislation passed by working with people on both sides of the political aisle, for the good of the people and the country. There were fierce battles that mostly ended in everyone being happy and unhappy at the same time but still satisfied with the result. That’s the way it’s supposed to be. Anyone that thinks they’re right and everyone else is wrong is living is some alternate universe. Same thing at work – lots of opinions and perspectives that work best when they’re merged, just like two heads are better than one. There are no problems that can’t be solved together, and very few that can be solved alone. There may be contentious and difficult conversations, but in the end, it’s about professionalism, civility, and a commitment to moving forward. Problems don’t go away on their own, it takes people working together solve them. That’s the only way things will get done today.
Lyndon B. Johnson (1908-1973): American politician often referred to by his initials LBJ, who served as 36th U.S. President from 1963 -1969
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