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The Leadership Crisis No One Wants to Talk About

I planned to talk about discipline and consistency in this week’s newsletter and that is still what this week’s podcast episode is about.

But my heart is heavy, and I cannot move forward without acknowledging what is happening around us.

Right now, the state of leadership in this country feels deeply broken on multiple levels. We are witnessing name calling, intimidation, and a troubling disregard for human life from those in positions of power. This is not about political preference. This is about the erosion of values that are supposed to hold us together.

In Minneapolis, Renee Nicole Good, a U.S. citizen, a mother of three, and a poet, was shot and killed during a federal operation involving ICE. Her death has shaken communities and raised serious questions about accountability, due process, and the use of force.

This isn’t the only story in the last 30 days but it’s by far the biggest and the most footage around it of late, so I’ll focus on this story despite so many other things going on that can quickly become overwhelming.

When the government harms its own citizens, silence is not neutrality.

Silence is permission.

If you have followed my work for any amount of time, you know I do not support leadership rooted in fear, bullying, or unchecked power.

Terrorizing people in the name of democracy is not leadership. It is the opposite of it.

So what do we do as citizens of the United States?

First, we pay attention. We refuse to look away. Awareness matters because what becomes normal becomes acceptable.

Second, we demand accountability. That means transparent investigations, due process, and equal application of the law. No badge, title, or position should place someone above responsibility.

But most importantly, we come together.

Not as political parties. Not as online mobs. Not as enemies.

As Americans

We cannot allow violence and tyranny to become the default language of leadership. We cannot allow fear to divide us into silence or hatred. The strength of this country has always come from people choosing values over power and humanity over control.

So here’s what I think we should do:

Have hard conversations without dehumanizing each other. Hold leaders accountable without resorting to violence. Speak up for justice even when it is uncomfortable. And refuse to let cruelty, intimidation, or authoritarian behavior define who we are.

America can be better than this. But it can only do that when we come together.

TL;DR

Leadership in the U.S. is failing when citizens like Renee Good lose their lives without clear accountability. This is not about politics. It is about human life, due process, and shared values. We must stay aware, demand accountability, reject violence and tyranny, and come together as Americans to protect the principles that are supposed to define this country.

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In this episode of IncrediPaul Leadership, Paul Faronbi discusses the significance of discipline and consistency in achieving personal goals, particularly in the context of his own weight loss journey. He reflects on the challenges of maintaining motivation, especially after the New Year, and shares practical strategies he implemented to foster discipline in his life. Through his story, he emphasizes the importance of internal motivation and the need to be intentional about one's goals, encouraging listeners to push through obstacles and stay committed to their personal growth.

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