After perusing Salon, I came upon a video of Lt. Gen. David Morrision, Chief of Army, who is leading the investigation into inappropriate conducts (people being disrespectful antiquated a**holes) in the Australian Army. I have to say that I’ve never seen a military officer be so eloquent and so worth listening to in just over 3 minutes. Take a listen:
http://youtu.be/QaqpoeVgr8U
This man needs a global standing ovation. This is what leadership is supposed to look like. You should be pissed when someone is degrading your way of life. And yet we have too few examples of leaders who are up to the challenge in this manner. Heck, too few of any of us actually feel like this!
“The standard you walk past is the standard you accept.” – Lt. Gen. David Morrison
This brilliant speech is something that should be played across the world to all people. We have been told to report what you see by our security apparatus. Well, this standard should also be taught to every man, woman, and child regardless of age as it shows what being truly moral is all about. It’s not about commandments, laws, or policies. It’s simply about being a decent human being and respecting others as you wish to be respected. Nothing more, nothing less.
just saying…
