Reflections on Statesmanship
A series of essays
- The Power of the Statesman Kneeling Before God August 31, 2020
- Regression from Statesman to Politician August 10, 2020
- The Rewards Motivating the Statesman July 20, 2020
- The Statesman Is Prepared to Hear God’s Voice June 29, 2020
- The Statesman as Instrument in the Hand of God June 8, 2020
- The Statesman as Shepherd During a Time of Crisis May 18, 2020
- The statesman creates statesmanlike behaviour in those around him/her, including inducing members of the opposition, to participate in the vision April 27, 2020
- The Statesman Recognizes the Partnership Between Religion and Government April 6, 2020
- Response of the Statesman to Challenges Beyond His or Her Ability March 16, 2020
- Do We Need God to Be a Statesman? February 21, 2020
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John Adams, one of the founders of the American democratic experiment, said:
Suppose a nation in some distant region should take the Bible for their only law book, and every member should regulate his conduct by the precepts contained! Every member would be obliged in conscience to temperance, frugality and industry; to justice, kindness and charity towards his fellow men; and to piety, love and reverence towards Almighty God”
This book examines this truth and argues for its application in the governing process.
How do you want to be remembered as a leader? As a Politician or a Statesman? Exploring the difference between a politician and a statesman, this book helps identify what people are looking for in a leader, and then, considers with those governing how to be such leaders, and as leaders to facilitate cooperation between governed and the governors. James Freeman Clarke said:
“A politician thinks of the next election, a statesman of the next generation. A politician looks for the success of his party; a statesman for that of his country. The statesman wishes to steer, while the politician is satisfied to drift.
James Freeman Clarke, “Wanted, a Statesman!”, Edward Everett Hale, editor, Old and New Magazine, Vol. 2, Dec. 1870, p. 644.
This book, recognizing the discretionary power of the decision maker and the challenges they face; in lack of training and understanding of governance, its purposes and goals.
Dr. Allen provides a foundation for understanding and making decisions in government, and then applies these principles in several practical areas. Two filters for making decisions are developed, summarized and applied to practical issues.