Discovering the other side, the not-too-often discussed aspect of leadership. Leadership is not a popularity contest. It entails making hard, often unpopular decisions.
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Discovering the other side, the not-too-often discussed aspect of leadership. Leadership is not a popularity contest. It entails making hard, often unpopular decisions.
Originally posted on Color My World :
Rodolfo ‘Boogie’ Mendoza, a proud member of PMA Class 78, retired Police General, legendary anti-communist intelligence officer, and consummate…
Calling for unity is one thing. Making it happen is another. In the fractious world of Philippine sports, you have to own up to some difficult decisions at times.
After the Philippine Dragon Boat Team collects zero medals in the Asian Games, the same team suddenly wins 5 golds in the International Canoe Federation’s so-called World Championships. And they flaunt their achievements to charm the Pinoy crowd into providing them more incentives. Are they really worthy of these incentives from government?
If the PCKF sincerely believe that they were unfairly treated, they should just STOP WHINING AND MAN UP. SEND A LETTER COMPLAINT TO THE INDONESIAN HOSTS. But they had better make sure they have proof of their serious allegations.
It is now abundantly clear that some people in the POC have never been after the welfare of the athletes, but look at them instead as indentured servants. The problem they now face is a leadership that will not back down or bend over for them.