Byline
Michael is a professional leader in the fields of energy investments, complex commercial deals, and sustainability with extensive international experience. His personal interests span from socio-political issues, history, and culture.
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The convening power of meritocratic leaders
By michael on December 29, 2023
There are common learnings that today’s aspiring leaders may want to learn from both “Pak Broto” and “Pak Kun”: (1) embrace hardships and foster camaraderie, (2) integrity as a long-term habit, (3) nationalism and internationalism, (4) deep substance and wide interests, and (5) proven delivery.
Merit-based vs. Populistic Government?
A hypothesis:
A merit-based government could be perceived less successful in good times because it does not give what the people “want”, but protect their “needs”.
Whereas in times of crisis, the merit-based government is able to deliver what the people truly needs.