Perhaps we should begin to look at the purpose and vision for this blog.

(Many of you will be relieved to know that there actually IS one.)

In Leadership Education, there are works that are considered to be “core” materials that address the methodologies and process of defining what Leadership Education is; and then go on to explain the methodologies behind the definition. One such “holy writ” would be “A Thomas Jefferson Education”, by Oliver DeMille.

In defining this vision, I quote from it now:

“For anyone to get an education, in our modern times or in any times, teachers and students must squarely face what Jacques Barzun called, “the difficulties, not the problems.

Problems are solved or disappear with the revolving times.

Difficulties remain.

It will always be difficult to teach well, to learn accurately, to read, to write, and count readily and competently, to acquire a sense of history and develop a taste for literature and the arts-in short, to instruct and start one’s education or another’s.”~ Oliver DeMille quoting Jacques Barzun, Teacher in America, 1945.

This is definitely not for wimps.

But once the “writ is read“, where do I go for affirmation?

To whom do I turn for support when the difficulties get more difficult?

I believe the answers and affirmations lie within the leadership community.

The challenge is, in today’s world it can be hard to define.

Where does the community lie?

How do I find it in order to “see” examples of how it’s being executed in day-to-day life?

I’m convinced it’s right in front of our noses.

The challenge then, is to become a student of the methods and a resident of the community so that the examples readily and naturally appear.

Leadership Education is principle based.

It’s a fabric that is woven throughout situations, peoples, and geographies.

Millions are practicing it, though it is often easily overlooked.

Moms primarily carry the torch.

They are “in the trenches” executing the plan day in and day out.

If families are fortunate, Dad is a stabilizing factor and encourager of the environment.

In this environment, students thrive and are inspired.

Mom needs support.  A little encouragement goes a long way.

It’s challenging to “measure” progress, when the environment for building leaders doesn’t always match the one in which we were educated.

Our expectations can be high, and without perspective “the bar” continues to rise.

Tommymom wants to be a community of fellowship and encouragement.

Because no one is an island.

Community and fellowship inspire further genius.

You need to recognize that YOU were trusted with your life situations and YOUR children; therefore, YOU are the expert.

Perhaps your children are grown or you have none.

You are in community. You can lead.

You have the power to change the world.

Through one child, one load of laundry, one job well done, one word aptly spoken.

You are the change.

Yes, leadership has millions of examples and faces. It is diverse. Understanding. Insightful.

Just wait and see…

When was the last time you checked your vision?