There is a Leader in Orlando
Posted by Sean Rehder (Permalink) | 0 Comments | | Thursday, August 03, 2006


Leader's are accountable for one thing... to get things done. Getting things done usually happens at what I call the "dirt level." Its where people get down, get their hands dirty, and get things done. Too many executives work too "high up," lets call them managers. But there are many people who work at or within the dirt level, lets call them leaders.

When it comes to our country and government, the mayors of this country can, and many times do, play a huge part in the overall health of our country by working at the dirt level... their community.

And getting things done sometimes... many times...requires investment. When it comes to politicians I usually don't see too much investment being done because there is too much concern in regards to the next election. Investors can sometimes be labeled as "spenders" and spenders don't always get elected.

I'm in southern California so I am getting to watch Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa get his hands dirty with work. He's pretty much just started, so this should be interesting because of his "let me take responsibility" attitude. Whether I agree or disagree with all his decisions is meaningless to me...just because he is willing to take that responsibility.

On the other side of the country in Orlando, FL, there is a leader on the move. Mayor Buddy Dyer is moving his community into the future. And he is doing it on rails. Its about laying out commuter infrastructure which can support a community's talent to work. Which is a HUGE factor to me in a geographical area, but not too many people to seem to care about doing anything about it. Except for Orlando.

You'll notice in the article that the mayor is not even mentioned....that's ok. Usually congress and governors get the spotlight. Its just the way it is.

To those of you who consider yourself a leader at your company or in your industry... have you ever met or even had lunch with your mayor?




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