Obaminated

The puns to his name are endless. While I hate to be another speaking of Obama, this post will hopefully strike you as unique. I was thoroughly frustrated with the U.S.'s past round of elections, mostly because of the way that the world came to idolize and celebritize one person. It probably seemed even more awkward for me since I have met him. He spoke at my high school graduation (my college graduation commencement speakers didn't even come close), he wants the same education for his girls that my parents wanted for me, we run the same routes, frequent the same hospital, and lastly, I spent my friday nights in high school playing poker and attending chicago's black elite house parties down the street from Obama's current residence. Seeing secret service on the streets is nothing new since neighbor Louis Farrakhan has employed idle men in cars with earpieces for many years. To me, Barack Obama is a normal, genuine man. His vision is inspirational, but I am frustrated because I know many people with this same vision that are never given the time of day. Additionally, I think it is excessive for people to put so much hope and expectation into one man to resolve problems that have been caused by 300 million people. He was right when he said that he wants to help but can't do it without the help of each citizen making changes and sacrifices in their own daily lives. Unfortunately, this is where my pessimism begins as my lack of faith in my fellow citizens to take care of themselves.
Historically, through empires, there have been three dominant forms of leadership/imperialism. Charisma is the first, traditional transitions to authority the second, and leadership by force the third. Obviously, Obama leads with the first. I don't think it is proper to state that he rules with charisma because I do not acutally believe that the President of the US holds nearly as much power as most would like to think. The process of checks and balances is extremely tedious. The point I like to take away from this though is its relevance to managerial strategies within modern day organizations. With todays current generation entering the workforce, companies are going to realize that traditional forms of influence, power and management are not going to be effective. Even moreso, companies will have to rethink the ways in which they motivate employees. I can say that with the demise of imperialism worldwide, intercolleague competition is decreasing. We rather be motivated by competing against ourselves knowing that we can always do better, rather than caring about what the competition is doing.
Following with Obama's characteristics, the positive aspect behind his idolization is that he is genuine and as they say, "an open book". He and I are alike in that regard. I don't think that I can be judged for being true, regardless of the information that I reveal. It is much worse to live a lie or perception and never really truly sharing yourself. I don't know what people are so afraid of. Especially nowadays when we are taught to suppress so much, the lines of reality are blurred. But I believe that the upcoming generation will begin to blur professional and personal lines more, often pursuing careers that are their life in every way.

Time to board, but this post will be continued and edited soon. P.S. US Airways is an awful airline to fly. I do not recommend. Although I should state that its not necessarily the airlines fault, but more their target market. I am willing to bet that there is a much higher probability of sitting next to an obese person on a US Airways flight than any other carrier in the nation. Additionally, I bet there is a much higher percentage of uneduacated and paranoid fliers who have no reservastions about screeming when turbulence is realized; are old, experiencing mental deterioration, and think that it would be a good idea to spend the flight talking to you even though you already explained to them that you don't speak english; or have lots and lots of kids kicking the back of your seat. Sounds pleasant! I do not mean to be pretentious with this comment.

Historical Lack of class through presidential campaigns
Characteristics
Honesty
3 forms of leadership