Courage
I have been consumed by other things this past week. Every day I have thought about blogging, well.. other stuff got in the way. One of those distractions was the book "Flags of our Fathers" by James Brady. The author uses what was one of the most symbolic symbols of World War II to share the stories of the men who raised the flag at Iwo Jima. What I have found remarkable was the courage these young men required to achieve victory at Iow Jima. Anyone reading this book will quickly understand why the veterans of WWII were the greatest generation. Almost 7000 americans died in 30 days on this island. Many more came home wounded. We live in a easy world today consider they battles they fought. The contrasts are many, but what strikes me as the most compeling is the number of men who took their own lives to save they friends. In today's business world, the concept of giving one's self for others is rare. Seems to me that we have lost some of what americans had back there in the 40-50s. A sense of something more important that oneself, a sense of taking care of ones colleagues.. If you haven't read it.. please do. It is a must read for anyone serious about becoming a true leader.
Posted at 07:06PM Nov 12, 2006 by mowen in General |