Reflections on Statesmanship
A series of essays
- What the Statesman Can Learn from King David’s Insights on Governing August 2, 2019
- Statesmen Drawing the Politicians into the Vision July 8, 2019
- The Statesman operates on high moral principles June 17, 2019
- The Statesman is willing to take risks (political risks) in order to do the right thing and achieve his/her vision May 28, 2019
- The statesman has a vision for making our nations better than we found them May 6, 2019
- Characteristics of a Statesman: The statesman displays the heart of a shepherd April 10, 2019
- The View the Statesman Holds of Government and His/Her Responsibilities. March 20, 2019
- How Do You Wish to be Remembered as a Leader – as a Statesman or as a Politician? January 30, 2019
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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.
(Please NOTE: If a Head of Government should decide to lead his/her Cabinet in working through this material, we would be happy to provide printed copies of this workbook without charge.)