It's No Time For Panic, But, When Will People LEARN To Listen?

It's No Time For Panic, But, When Will People LEARN To Listen?

Playing - on - the - words, of Robert Frost, but, perhaps, even more accurately, If you can keep your head, when those around you, are losing theirs, you probably don't fully understand, what's going on! However, while it serves little purpose, to bury - your - head - in - the - sand, nor does wearing, rose - colored glasses, the best approach, probably, is, to proceed, in a well - considered manner, gather all relevant information, and, for our public officials, to earn the trust of constituents, so, when, there is urgent news, and/ or, a potential crisis, our citizens, are ready, willing, and able, to LEARN to listen, and choose wisely. With that in mind, this article will attempt to, briefly, consider, examine, review, and discuss, using the mnemonic approach, what this means, and why it's important.

1. Listen; lessons; leadership: Many often wonder, why so many Americans, don't effectively listen, in order to learn, the best way, to proceed, effectively, and in a meaningful way! We need to learn the lessons, from past experiences, so, we can demand, leaders, who are ready - for - prime - time, and commit to effective leadership. This must mean, we are served by officials, who, prepare, prioritize, plan, and articulate a compelling, inspiring, motivating message, for the greater good!

2. Energy/ energize; empathy; emphasis; excellence; explain; endure; enrich: Public officials must focus on the needs, goals, and priorities, of those they serve and represent, and not, their personal/ political agenda, and/ or, self - interest! When one possesses a significant amount of personal energy, which he uses, in a positive way, to energize his constituents, in a relevant, sustainable manner! How can anyone, earn the trust of his constituents, unless/ until, he proceeds with the utmost degree of genuine empathy. consistently? When one's emphasis, is on bringing about, excellence, instead of merely, good - enough, everyone benefits! We need to elect people, who maintain their endurance, to fight - on, even, when there are obstacles, thrust in one's path! When a public leader seeks to enrich, his constituents, he is ready, willing, and able, to fully explain, and address concerns, in a publicly, beneficial manner!

3. Articulate; attention; actions: Unfortunately, many politicians, merely, make populist statements, predominantly based on a personal/ political agenda, and self - interest, rather than articulating a message, based on paying keen attention, and inspiring others, for the common good, with a positive, call - to - actions!

4. Relevant; reliable; responsive; responsible: Instead of playing politics, as - usual, when things are challenging, such as during this pandemic, they fail to provide relevant leadership. Instead of the same - old, same - old, we need reliable leaders, who are responsive (in a timely manner), and truly, responsible!

5. Nervous; needs: It's normal for citizens, to be nervous, during this recent crisis, but, panic has no benefits! We are best served by people, who address our needs, and are ready, willing, and able, to make the tough - choices!

Instead of resorting to panic, we need to elect people, who will teach us, how to LEARN to effectively listen, and take relevant actions! Wake up, America, before it's too late!