Peace, Leadership & Reason

Peace is the ultimate form of life most human beings seek. The pursuit of happiness, contentment and a world of non violence is something that one cherishes. Many times we don’t realize the price that has been paid for the rest of us to enjoy the peace we take pleasure in. The styles of advocating for peace have been quite interesting; as there have been those whom have taught us about peace through the theories of non-violence and those whom have taught us about peace through the process of strength; and it is that strength that will bring about the peace most of us in the world so much aspire. Both have a message and style with much merit and both have paid a true price for their philosophy to reach that ultimate vision of peace. Take a look at some of world’s greatest advocates of peace and the price that was paid for their convictions Mahatma Gandhi and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. were both teachers of non-violence; and, brought about unbelievable change to the world through their persistencies of peace based on non-violence. Yet these two great figures were both assassinated and others whom have been assassinated who quite frankly hated war and were also assassinated for their convictions as well for sustaining honor to the State of government they represented, such as Abraham Lincoln and Anwar Sadat.

Many of us search for the opportunities to be in leadership positions. And of course we would like to be in leadership positions without being assassinated – Right? Of course, but what cannot be denied if one wants to be in a leadership position is the responsibility to work harder than those you lead. There is no going around it leaders work harder than those they lead and if they aren’t then quite honestly they aren’t leading. Leaders need to be held accountable for those they lead and I don’t mean the absences of commodities and/or products under their leadership but rather the responsibility to be held accountable to be more knowledgeable about their role as leaders, what they are leading. A leader needs to have the courage and intestinal fortitude to make bold decisions during difficult times and understand that the decision being made will not apiece everyone. Leaders are constantly on the pressure of being prepared to sacrifice; sacrifice their time away from their families, their own well being and at times the necessity to sacrifice their level of mental comfort resulting from a particular decision.

Now, with the brief discussion on peace and leadership; one might ask how does all this blend in with reason. You see, reason is a behavioral characteristic that allows leaders to pursue peace and leadership based on the reasoning variables within their personality make-up. It works on the issues of emotions and emotions are a very powerful behavioral characteristic that leaders need to maintain a check and balance with on a continuous basis. Reasoning has the elements of appreciation and the need to identify what are the core concerning issues at the table in the forum of negotiations. Reasoning will include the concepts of information, consultation and negotiations all based on what is the primary interests that drives the cause needed for peace; under what leadership ruling and with what reasoning formula. For nearly thirteen years negotiations failed with North Vietnam because we could not come to a reasonable resolution on what type of table to use in the forum of negotiations and so the war went on.

The world needs to act with the perspective of what is called by many experts’ positive emotions. Stop and contemplate, what are best positive emotions or negative emotions? Which will lead us to a road of peace and which will lead us to harm’s way? Let us pray for peace, let us pray for our leaders and let’s pray that they use all of the skills in reasoning to find love in the world.

By: Dr. Richard C. Baiz, D.B.A.

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Dr. Richard C. Baiz is a Doctorate in Business Administration. He is a College and Corporate Personal/Leadership Development Instructor and Coach. Dr. Baiz is an expert in Personal/Organizational Development and Management. Dr Baiz gets his clients top notch successful results fast:Personal and Leadership Development