To Write a Book, Part Two

As I write this book, I don't have a title. Rather, I will continue with the journey of writing it until it makes itself known.

In my limited experience with writing, I have learned to let the message, or story line, carry me along. I've found it better to let it take on a life of its own than to force it. Forcing results, for me, culminates in dead ends and what some may call "writer's block". Allowing it to emerge & flow allows for discovery; and discovery is way better than control.

My underlying theme is a good deal more than critiquing the good professor. I have found it to be a simple belief in the noble & good side of people. We all make mistakes; we are self-serving at times. But I believe most of us rarely will knowingly do something serious for our own good while being hurtful to others.

We certainly, as leaders & managers, are called to not only be responsible, but to teach responsibility. And in a team, corporate culture, we will have more success, learn more, gain more satisfaction, and have more fun when we help others succeed. Zig Ziglar has been a favorite of mine for 30 years now, and my favorite quote from him is, "If you'll help enough other people get what they want, you'll get what you want."

That's what I believe, and that's what Professor Culbert seems to miss. While authority can be misused, it is not bad in itself; we would have chaos without it. And leadership can be self-serving, but it can also be inspiring and bring out the best in each of us.

Evil is not a person, or a thing, or a position. I believe it is the misuse of the goodness and wonders that God has given us. Simply put, even the best of strengths carried to an extreme becomes a weakness. Goodness is balance, moderation, and realizing where it all comes from.

Pretty tall order, writing this book.