Political Leadership in Society

By recognizing responsibility-G1 people naturally participate in the 7 arenas of social/political commitment…

…which are sustained and constrained by those who feel obligated to use pressure to make a difference:

In undertaking political work-G2, these political players become adept at using some of the 6 instruments of influence…

…which are sustained and constrained by self-interestedly taking advantage of emerging crises:

In driving political mobilization-G3, political organizers harness one or more of the 5 outcomes of crises… 

…which are sustained and constrained by formally exploring distinct perspectives on policy:

In resolving political differences-G4, government and society expect to benefit from 4 sources of policy ideas...

… which are sustained and constrained by openly ensuring their authorization as possible solutions for society:

In acknowledging political authority-G5, society expects effective handling of issues by recognizing 3 shapers of political solutions …

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Elected leaders respond to their constituency’s interests above all else. So this arena is ignored.

Appointed leaders do not deviate from the definition of their duties. So this arena is ignored

Emergent leaders openly identify and condemn inattention to genuine communal needs, and that gets them a following.

Elected leaders respond to their constituency’s interests above all else. So this arena is ignored so far as is possible.

Appointed leaders openly apply relevant moral precepts in the discharge of their duties.

Emergent leaders formally specify a moral basis for all activities to strengthen their following by displaying support for relevant values and beliefs.

Elected leaders openly claim the public interest as a basis for choices that are primarily aimed to benefit their constituency.

Appointed leaders formally specify the public interest in their discharge of responsibilities.

Emergent leaders self-interestedly articulate the public interest as a basis for their pursuits.

Elected leaders formally specify and prioritize the societal issues requiring to be addressed according to implications for their constituents.

Appointed leaders self-interestedly handle any societal issue that arises within their area of responsibility and authority.

Emergent leaders are obligated to respond to popular current societal issues in order to be perceived as relevant and attuned.

Elected leaders self-interestedly make, defend or attack official decisions according to how their constituency’s interests are affected.

Appointed leaders are obligated to make official decisions and oversee their execution; and they also respond officially to decisions made by other authorized bodies.

Emergent leaders naturally focus on official decisions that either benefit or harm people in getting particular needs met.

Elected leaders are obligated to uphold the rule of law to maintain societal respect for their position and for their constituency.

Appointed leaders naturally uphold the rule of law, which often defines their role and the nature and duties of the body they lead.

Emergent leaders are not concerned with the rule of law, even if defying the law may at time be judged appropriate to bring attention to injustices.

Elected leaders, who head up and activate an organized group themselves, naturally observe powerful competitor groups closely, and respond to threats and opportunities.

Appointed leaders are expected to be impartial as regards to group power and be neutral or keep away from such battles.

Emergent leaders are outside the established group power structure and so do not engage here at all.