Veterans are Ideal Civic Leaders

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Veterans are Ideal Civic Leaders

By Sam Frescoe, Veteran’s Recall

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http://veterans-recall.blogspot.com/

 

Civic leadership is hard, right? Civic leadership requires running for office, right? Wrong. While civic leadership can be very difficult, and a title can be very useful, civic leadership is not so tough, or out of reach, that America’s veterans can’t get in the fight!

What is required for sound civic leadership? Do I have what it takes to be a civic leader? Excellent questions! They are the right questions. I say the answer to both questions is YES. I propose that, as veterans, each of us already has what is required and knows what it takes.

Can you diagnose a situation? Yes. Every veteran can honorably apply standards.

Do you have the courage to act? Yes. Veterans didn’t just stand there.

Can you K.I.S.S. it? Yes. Veterans know that stupid simple is simply smart.

Can you handle pressure? Yes. Basic training helped you figure that out.

Can you inspire others? Yes. Starting at the bottom taught us to work our way up.

Can you speak with authority? Yes. We are veterans. Been there, done that.

Veterans are ideal civic leaders. We stand apart and above because we already have what it takes. We don’t need a fancy office or title because we are already in position to make a difference day-to-day.
My challenge to my fellow veterans is this: Get started right where you are!