I thought we’d start Part II of our series on Vision with a reminder of why it’s so important when it comes to effective governing. Where there is no vision, the people perish. Proverbs 29:18 I’m not trying to get preachy here, so if you’re not a person of faith, bear with me for a second. The Proverbs are believed to have been written by Solomon, the biblical king most famous for his wisdom. As the story goes, Solomon sacrificed to God, who later appeared to him in a dream, asking what Solomon wanted from God. Solomon asked for wisdom in order to better rule and guide his people. Pleased, God personally answered Solomon's prayer, promising him great wisdom because he did not ask for self-serving rewards like long life or the death of his enemies.
Breathe deep of that government goodness, Dr. Hall!
Thank you, Will.
I never would have known
of all this government goodness
without your excellent essays.
Your inspiring ideas are grounded
in your formidable experience
in delivering it.
Do our fellow citizens know
about all the government goodness
that goes on at a local level?
I don't think they do, and that is tragic.
These are great careers for our idealistic young
--those who aspire to become servant leaders.
Local government a fine place to become one!
Talk about vision!
The vision of Frisco Mayor Jeff Cheney
is so huge it has expanded my awareness
of what a leader's vision can BE.
I will be thinking about this story for a long time.
Cheney's vision and how he and his people achieved it
is extremely inspiring.
An allegory for leaders-in-the-making,
and for creative town citizens.
The entire story takes my breath away.
Mayor Cheney having the strategic intelligence
to SEE all the exciting domains Frisco could establish strongholds in.
(He figured that OUT?!?!)
The beauty of the spectacular facilities themselves.
(On those tours--Am I dreaming?)
The incredible speed of Frisco's success.
(Are you kidding...THAT fast???)
The HUGE benefits to the Frisco youth
of these tremendous accomplishments.
(Just imagine the young talent being developed
right there in their own home facilities!)
But the part of your story that inspired me the most, Will,
is where you share:
Can do, indeed. It’s gotten to the point where the more difficult the deal, the more appeal it has to Frisco.
“The harder the project, the more aspirational, the more we want to chase it,” Mayor Cheney said.
WOW.
That declaration was like long-lasting nitrous oxide to my engine :)