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The
Executive Connection SM
a publication of The Virtual Executive
Coach SM
"Vision + Accountability = Success!"
www.virtualexecutivecoach.com
July, 2009
In This Issue:
1. Preview
2. Executive Summary
3. Common Sense by Glenn Beck
4. Helpful Hints
1. Preview
The Executive Connection explores the creative and analytical
process of business development, team-building, and executive
development. We are an interactive community of executives
and small business owners who desire to network with like-minded
high-performance executives to enhance our knowledge,
skills, and aptitudes in the competitive business world.
Published monthly, the Newsletter offers coaching suggestions
around the topics of: business development, financing,
marketing, networking, incorporations, mergers, human
resources, governmental regulations, and tax laws. Topics
are presented from the perspective of Keith Barton and
represent only his ideas on creating and running your
business.
Because we are an interactive community of executives
and business owners, other viewpoints are welcomed and
may be printed in future monthly newsletters with permission
from Keith Barton.
2. Executive Summary
July, 2009
Dear Executive Connection Subscriber,
This month's newsletter features: Common Sense by Glenn Beck
3. Common Sense by Glenn Beck
Did you know that the popular radio and Fox News analyst Glenn Beck was a stand-up comedian before
he became a news commentator? There are those that might think his antics and ideas are still comedic
in presentation, but his latest book is a recapitulation of Thomas Payne's seminal book in 1776.
Beck calls for a reenactment of a peaceful American revolution against Progressivism, a term defined
to characterize an overzealous and controlling government that limits individual freedom and choice.
The Progressive Party is not a party of Democrats or Republicans, but an ideology of big brother
government and redistribution of wealth. Woodrow Wilson and Teddy Roosevelt were the modern day
proponents of progressivism during their presidencies, following a pattern from Alexander Hamilton,
a federalist who wanted a centralized government over the 13 original colonies (now states). Beck
posits nine principles (from page 109):
- America is good.
- I believe in God and He is the Center of my life.
- I must always try to be a more honest person than I was yesterday.
- The family is sacred. My spouse and I are the ultimate authority, not the government.
- If you break the law you pay the penalty; Justice is blind and no one is above it.
- I have a right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, but there is no
guarantee of equal results.
- I work hard for what I have and I will share it with who I want to. Government cannot
force me to be charitable.
- It is not un-American for me to disagree with authority or to share my personal opinion.
- The government works for me. I do not answer to them; they answer to me.
These nine principles can also be found on The
9-12 Project web page.
Beck's thesis is that the American
people have always been right of center, independent of
conservatism or liberalism. The country has move back
to the left of center, beginning with Jimmy Carter in
1972; Ronald Reagan moved us back to right-center, before
the two Bushes and Clinton, and now Obama have moved us
back to the left. It is refreshing to revisit Thomas Payne's
original treatise in today's economic and social climate.
Instead of political parties blaming each other for America's ills, we should take stock
of ourselves and begin to take back our country just as our Founding Fathers proposed in 1776.
No one said it better than George Washington at the end of his eight-year Presidency
who warned us about the evil of big government and the elected elite padding their own pockets
rather than truly adhering to a republican form of government that is representative of the people.
To be true to your ideals, vote Independent; party affiliation does nothing more than continue
the charade of "same ol' same ol'".
Beck attacks gun control, eminent domain, the U.S. Tax Code, lobbyists, professional politicians
with their perks and privileges, global warming, the green energy lies, government spending,
universal healthcare, sanctuary cities for illegals, not supporting a strong military. Beck ends
his discourse with Thomas Paynes' last words ...
Until independence is declared, the Continent will feel itself like a man who continues putting
off some unpleasant business from day to day, yet knows it must be done, hates to set about it,
wishes it over, and is continually haunted with the thoughts of its necessity.
Let's quit playing partisan politics and move to a politics of common sense. Our country cannot
afford anything less.
Helpful Hints:
- What did you think of the tea parties of April 15th? Do you see this as a ruse of the conservative
right or a ground swelling movement of the new "silent majority"?
- Do you agree with the adage that one is to campaign left or right of the incumbent to get
elected and then move towards center once elected? Why do Americans believe in change? Does it equal hope?
- "Don't tread on me" was the call to arms before the American Revolution. On this next July 4th,
what would you say about how middle America feels about our role in government today? What would your slogan be?
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About Keith Barton, Ph.D
Dr. Barton received his Ph.D. in 1972 from the University
of Texas at Austin and has been a practicing therapist
for over thirty years. He is a graduate of MentorCoach
and is accepting new clients.
He has been an adjunct professor at the University of
South Carolina, consultant to Fortune 500 companies in
executive development, founded and managed Texas Community
Living Ventures, Inc., in 1986 for providing group home
services to persons with mental retardation. Keith founded
and has been running a clinical practice in Northwest Houston since 1990.
He writes part-time with the goal of completing one novel
a year. His desire to coach others derives from his passionate
interest in helping others become attuned to their creative
powers of storytelling.
Dr. Barton has training in coaching, cognitive and family
therapy and health psychology. He has published articles,
made presentations and conducted workshops about:
Small Business Development
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