Wednesday, November 5, 2008

Hail the Chief



The historic victory of Barack Obama in the U.S presidential elections has sent a huge surge of optimism and hope around the world. It’s difficult to believe that it’s only 40 years since black and white were segregated in Schools and on public transport in parts of the U.S.A and a young black guy was assassinated in Memphis for “having a dream”

This is a pivotal moment in world history & its importance should not be underestimated. It highlights the possibility of positive change. How, even if it takes decades, justice can & will be delivered; in this case, in the form of the first black American president.

It is a day for great hope & celebration, which should lead to a more stable & peaceful world.

It is a shining example to those repressed people in parts of the world which do not have a democratic system never to give up & to strive for what they believe in.

It is also great for business & will hopefully lead to a more stable economic scene with less of the excess & vulgarity we have experienced in recent years, where people truly share in economic success and their efforts are fairly rewarded.

The truly great companies recognise this fact – to get the most out of people you have to include them in your decisions, you have to consult and converse with them and, most important of all, you have to listen to what they say….. and you have to make their opinions count.

Let’s take the victory of Barack Obama as an inspiration to make a positive change in our own lives.

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