Sometimes it takes a while to recognize that someone has a special ability to get us to believe in ourselves, to tie that belief to our highest ideals and imagine that together we can do great things.
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In those rare moments, when such a person comes along, we need to put aside our plans and reach for what we know is possible.” ~ Caroline Kennedy
Thus; will the “We’s” be there to help you to personally pick up the shattered pieces later?
Will the “We’s”:
- Provide you a steady income, just like “We” removed your steady income?
- Pay your home, car, etc., loans, just like “We” told you “We’ll worry about that later”?
- Provide health, child, mental, etc., care, just like “We” told you “It’ll all work out, we just have to get through this”?
Yes; people are looking for positives!
Yes; we have a pandemic.
Yes; I believe there should be a lot of “We-Think”; although it should be from the beginning to the end in making “whole” the very last sacrifice for “Each We”… IF “we’re really all in this together”!
Frankly, in the U.S., what is the track record for “We” historically?
So; does everyone believe that “We” will show up to pay your multiple loans, food bills, etc., for an unknown number of months until “You” get re-hired?
Or; instead, will that be a “Your” problem?
I’m one of the most positive people you’ll find; although, it doesn’t look like it from this content. As a matter of luck, change actually helps my profession and I don’t have as many financial challenges as most, so I’ll be fine, but believe I am my brothers’ and sisters’ keeper! This content is about the majority, not me.
Since I’m a Holistic-DMQ Leader who helps companies, Non-Profits and other leaders solve complex problems and make more intelligent decisions, I’m looking at the pandemic comprehensively from beginning to end.
This pandemic is a significant problem that uniquely effects each business, Non-Profit and individual. Cookie-Cutter solutions aren’t going to work for many!
There are literally 1,000’s of examples in the past where it’s been said, “We’re in this together”.
So… how successful are “We” doing on:
+ Global warming?
+ Healthcare for all?
+ Equal pay for women?
+ Quality education for every child?
Why doesn’t “We” have a stellar track record on these easier issues?
Just maybe, the “Haves” love “having” and “hope” the “Have-Nots” don’t:
- “Clutter” the city sidewalks as “eyesores”; but “hope” they find a job and housing
- “Clog up” the medical system getting their free services, but “hope” there’s a free clinic for indigent people somewhere outside their neighborhood
- “Nag” about equal pay for equal work at equal performance levels; but “hope” everyone earns enough money
- “Sneak their kids” into the elite school districts where the better teachers are hired, but “hope” all kids get a good education
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Yes; we’ve been told “we’re in this together” for one simple, root reason: The virus is non-discriminatory!
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Thus; the “Haves” are vulnerable; not just the “Have-Nots”.
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This is perceived by the “Haves” as a huge problem since socio-economics aren’t able to entirely circumvent the problem; although they will certainly mitigate the negative outcomes for people with more money.
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Let me translate this into practical terms:
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Most of the “haves” will be fine after this pandemic slows,
but they are at risk if the pandemic isn’t brought under control.
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Therefore; “We’re all in this together”… until it’s over and then
“we’ll part ways and you’ll be on your own again”.
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“We” will hope you’ll be okay!
Will my prediction be wrong? Hopefully!
Now comes the wonderful part. For those of you who follow my blogs or have read my holistic leadership book, we know the answer to any complex situation is a “Pie Chart” of outcomes. It won’t be quite as simple as the “haves” and “Have-Nots”. The “pie” will be segmented into various “slices” that include those who will:
- Go right back to where they were
- Change a little
- Change significantly
- Demonstrate various combinations of the slices above
The world needs as many leaders in the “changes significantly” category!
Most importantly… who will you become through; and beyond this pandemic?
There isn’t anything “We” can’t do… if “We” genuinely want to!
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Who changes the world? I believe it’s almost exclusively the Top-7%. They are the only ones with the Talent Portfolios and social consciences needed to actually implement significant positive social impact.
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