Examine What Elected Officials SEEK

By Richard Brody

Have you ever wondered, why it so often, seems, the American electorate, fails to recognize, the difference between, politicians, who focus on making empty promises, and using rhetoric, and/ or blaming and complaining, rather than seeking the best qualified, and equipped alternatives, who faces reality, and offers viable, even, if, somewhat, unpopular solutions? While popularity often gets someone elected, it generally doesn't achieve, what's needed, and necessary! Populists often focus on shorter - term, and/ or immediate obstacles, portraying them as problems, and articulate a message, stating they are uniquely qualified and capable of making a difference. Unfortunately promises are far different from sustainable solutions! With that in mind, this article will briefly examine, consider, and review, using the mnemonic approach, why we must closely consider, and examine, what these elected officials, truly, SEEK.

1. Strengthening; stronger; system; suggestions; sustainable solutions: The main objective and goal of any elected official, must be strengthening the conditions, and the society's ability, to succeed! Examine what one might do, to make our nation stronger! Listen to their suggestions, and reasons, behind what they suggest! What is the system, and how will they proceed? Ideas must address current obstacles and challenges, while, also, seeking viable, quality, sustainable solutions.

2. Energize; enrich; excellence: We often ignore the responsibility of our public officials, to consistently, energize constituents, in a focused, relevant, sustainable manner! Why do you believe, what a specific individual might do, will make a true difference, for the better? Elect candidates who articulate solutions - oriented approaches, which might enrich the nation, and society! Shouldn't the focus of our public leaders, be on excellence, rather than politics, and good - enough?

3. Empathize; examine; examples: We've elected far too many, who focus on their personal, political agenda, and/ or self - interest, rather than the common good! Listen carefully, and be certain, someone possesses genuine empathy, rather than political rhetoric! Examine ideas, in terms of the solutions and plans, and consider, if the individual, sets the type of example, which you would want to follow!

4. Knowledge; keeps: Popularity doesn't get, what's needed, and necessary, achieved! Rather, society is best - served, when we elect people, with relevant knowledge and understanding, of the issues, of the day, as well as potential ramifications, obstacles, and challenges. Does the person, keep his promises, and focus on what's best, and how well does he maintain, necessary information, derived from every experience and conversation? We learned, with the election of Donald Trump, as President of the United States, there are potential risks and ramifications, when someone is elected based on rhetoric, vitriol, and populism, rather than expertise, and focus on viable solutions!

Before you vote, consider, carefully, what the potential elected official, actually hopes for, and will SEEK! Will you pay more relevant attention, and be less apathetic, in the future?

Richard has owned businesses, been a COO, CEO, Director of Development, consultant, professionally run events, consulted to thousands, conducted personal development seminars, and worked on political campaigns, for 4 decades. Rich has written three books and thousands of articles. Website: http://plan2lead.net and LIKE the Facebook page for common sense politics: http://facebook.com/commonsense4all