Friday, February 09, 2007

Starbucks Wisdom

While I am wary of 'wisdom' dispensed by a major corporations, I will give Starbucks a nod for "The Way I See It #196"

The greatest leader is a servant. Don't be a boss. Be a real leader, a servant leader. A servant leader is a winner. Even when he loses everything, even when he loses his life, a servant leader wins it all. -- Pat Williams, Senior VP, Orlando Magic

Not that I am condoning Martyrdom, it just feels like it's been a long time since there has been a real Leader on our radar, as a culture and society. Someone who inspires us to do the right thing, not someone who is trying for fame or fortune. This makes me wonder if this is why extremist groups have such success today. Are we so desperate for a leader, that entire sects of our population will follow whomever offers salvation?