Ubuntu

A Treatise On Fixing The Fractured State Of American Government

John Koelsch

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English

John Koelsch
20 October 2025

Central government; Arms negotiation & control; Geopolitics

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Leadership is about recognizing problems and taking the necessary steps to resolve them, not just being in charge. Effective leadership involves understanding the facts, ensuring personal goals don't interfere with the task at hand, and avoiding mistakes that arise from failing to identify the right problem or corrective action. At its core, leadership is about solving issues and driving the team toward collective success, as reflected in the philosophy of Ubuntu: we are all interconnected, and our shared humanity requires that we act accordingly. As Ben Franklin said, ""We must all hang together, or we shall all hang separately."" In today's world, the importance of Ubuntu is more relevant than ever, as we face greater division than ever before. Teams thrive on shared labor, support, diversity, and group commitment, but leadership must overcome internal challenges like bureaucracy, personal advancement over team goals, and misguided beliefs. Factions, divided loyalties, and the prioritization of winning at all costs can cripple a team, turning it into a mob and undermining its goals. The immutable law of human organization is that when the pursuit of power overtakes the team's mission, corruption ensues, and true success is compromised.

By: John Koelsch
Imprint: John Koelsch
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 14mm
Weight: 399g
ISBN: 9798892287517
Pages: 170
Publication Date: 20 October 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active