I aspire to brave-hearted leadership, both courageous and emotionally connected. This hinges on whether I am asking: What will enhance my own image? or What is my role in a story larger than myself?
The questions played out through the historical relationship between Robert the Bruce and William Wallace, depicted in the movie "Braveheart." Robert the Bruce's leadership choices (until the end) stemmed from his need to hold on to power, whereas William Wallace gave his power away for the vision of a free Scotland.
BOSTON – The executive director of Massachusetts Fiscal Alliance praised Senate President Stanley Rosenberg for his openness in talking Thursday morning about embattled state Sen. Brian Joyce but disagreed with the Amherst Democrat's decision to hold off on calling for Joyce's expulsion.
"It's uncomfortable for any leader to talk about these things," said Paul Craney, who started the fiscal alliance in 2012. "Everyone deserves their day in court but there comes a point when you have to tell your colleagues that enough is enough."
