As for listening when we disagree – that is what interest-based conflict
resolution is all about. I, like you, am hopeful that he will set a
great example for the US and the world.

Patricia

You are truly an inspiration, and I felt today that a great depression has been lifted off the world, and that has been brought about by the ‘highest’ thoughts of all the people around the world…great isn’t it.

All the best in Berlin tonight, my thoughts are with you.

Brenda.
London, UK

When I think about what Barack Obama has achieved, it inspires me to stay on track.
If he can reach his goal with all of the percieved obstacles in his way, then my way should be very easy.

More important for me is that he gives hope to many in our country who may have felt they did not have a voice or a chance – very powerful symbol indeed.

Brian Boyer
Lafayette, Louisiana

I will not be throwing away my notes… yet ! but soon I hope.

I believe we are entering a new era. There are many challenges ahead… and much hope too.

With love, Teresa

I can’t agree with you more than inspirational leadership is what we really need from our leadership. All of the finest leaders I have had the fortuen to work for or associate with had this trait in spades.

Another trait that I recall a study once finding as a critical factor in the finest of leaders was humility. For example, Sam Walton, the founder of Walmart, was a humble man to the end driving every day to work in an upstairs office above a store in a smal town in his beaten up pickup truck with his dog as company. Having listened to Obama many times I believe while he is a strong tough leader (as was Sam Walton), he is also a very humble man.

Perhaps the opposite of humilty is arrogance. I have seen many an arrogant leader bring an organization to the brink of ruin and sometimes to ruin itself. Arrogant leaders lose touch easily with their stakeholders and also reality.

Russ
Oakville, Ontario, Canada

My journey has been one of great growth often filled with doubt and also with great excitement and hope. It is all about this moment – not the past, this moment, and in how we make this moment will create our future.

Being a bit of an ‘away from’ I want to find a new title for an upcoming presentation from Getting Unstuck to … It will come to me.

Have a wonderful evening. I am sure you will be a grand success.

Blessings,

Pat

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That was powerful. I must admit, I did not listen to either candidate. I didn’t want to hear what they had to say. I have been so jaded to the political process I simply shut it out of my life. And honestly, the message Obama had given was spun through the media… and to them especially I did not want to listen. But coming from you… someone who has impacted my ability to communicate with others MUCH more effectively… I listened. — Tears welled up from emotions you touched within me.

Thank You.

In South Africa we experienced the big chance in 1994 and we all were excited about it – it was a miracle that the politicians could work out their differences and come up with a vision and a real model for working together. Unfortunately it is not going well at this stage, but if you look back and compare with how things were prior to ‘94, you realize much has been achieved.

Regards,

Louis

Obama has managed to pull or push millions of Americans into believing that “Yes, we can” and that we do have influence. A simple idea, powerfully personal and something each of us can do for ourselves that will benefit others-something that shows leadership in action. Hopefully this translates into constructive dialogue on the many challenges we face, intelligent debate on possible courses of action and consequences, and the joining together of Americans to face their challenges-united and determined. Seems possible…

As usual, you have inspired thought and hope in those you touch with your words.

As I watched and listened to Obama’s beautifully paced and rythmic speech last night I couldn’t help but wonder about what those around the world were thinking as they witnessed this historic moment in American history. Lucky for you that you had the opportunity to share that experience in Berlin.

While America has many detractors, perhaps even its enemies had to marvel at the magnitude of yesterday’s events. People effect change when inspired by hope. I wonder what last night’s event meant to those that are suffering in poverty, in war and in politcial exile. Obama’s victory is a victory for anyone who has hope for a better world.

Thanks,
Bernie Morrow