Comments on: A lesson from politics… http://www.connectioneconomy.com/2008/01/12/a-lesson-from-politics/ Blogging about Tomorrow's world Today Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:44:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Dean van Leeuwen http://www.connectioneconomy.com/2008/01/12/a-lesson-from-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-464079 Dean van Leeuwen Thu, 24 Jan 2008 22:28:21 +0000 http://www.tmtd.biz/2008/01/12/a-lesson-from-politics/#comment-464079 Hi Nic Thanks for taking the time to make such a great comment. You have painted a powerful picture using some great examples of the importance of connecting with people - politically or commercially - it's not about what you do it's about who you are and the connections you make with people. Hi Nic

Thanks for taking the time to make such a great comment. You have painted a powerful picture using some great examples of the importance of connecting with people – politically or commercially – it’s not about what you do it’s about who you are and the connections you make with people.

]]> By: Nic van der Meer http://www.connectioneconomy.com/2008/01/12/a-lesson-from-politics/comment-page-1/#comment-463185 Nic van der Meer Thu, 24 Jan 2008 11:54:10 +0000 http://www.tmtd.biz/2008/01/12/a-lesson-from-politics/#comment-463185 Dean, great posting and insight. Interestingly enough, I was in the USA for the 6 months preceding the 2004 election - Bush/Cheney vs Kerry/Edwards. I think this very same principle of connecting with his voters contributed a great deal to Bush's vistory. Irrespective of his shortfalls, the people liked him because he was just like most of them - they too say stupid things occasionally and like to drink a few beers. John Kerry was just too slick, professional and reserved and many people felt they couldnt relate to him. The voters want to know that if they bumped into their candidate on the street he could tell them what the football score was or that he was on his way to visit his mom. What is interesting in a local context is seeing this principle once again proving its truth with the Jacob Zuma election. Irrespective too, of his shortfalls, his charisma and connection with the people have meant that he has beaten candidates who outrank him in most other areas. It shows that often people decide with their hearts, not their heads. If people in all spheres can combine intelligence and wisdom with this connection, they are bound to world-changers, because they are able to both rally support as well as act wisely in their area of expertise. Dean, great posting and insight. Interestingly enough, I was in the USA for the 6 months preceding the 2004 election – Bush/Cheney vs Kerry/Edwards. I think this very same principle of connecting with his voters contributed a great deal to Bush’s vistory. Irrespective of his shortfalls, the people liked him because he was just like most of them – they too say stupid things occasionally and like to drink a few beers.

John Kerry was just too slick, professional and reserved and many people felt they couldnt relate to him. The voters want to know that if they bumped into their candidate on the street he could tell them what the football score was or that he was on his way to visit his mom.

What is interesting in a local context is seeing this principle once again proving its truth with the Jacob Zuma election. Irrespective too, of his shortfalls, his charisma and connection with the people have meant that he has beaten candidates who outrank him in most other areas. It shows that often people decide with their hearts, not their heads.

If people in all spheres can combine intelligence and wisdom with this connection, they are bound to world-changers, because they are able to both rally support as well as act wisely in their area of expertise.

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