It’s been fascinating working within the Democratic camp in an effort to help candidates identify their “relevance as leaders”.

In the business world, we’re schizophrenic about leadership.

We instinctively prize innate leadership. And, although companies, and my role within those companies, are clearly in the leader-creation business, how far does the tolerance for believing that you can grow your skills grow?

Even though America thoroughly enjoyed President Palmer on 24, and might actually believe he should be our next President (work with me here), this country simply isn’t ready for a black President. In fact, the Republicans want Barack Obama to be the Democratice nominee because they know this.

So, I won’t be surprised if Bill Clinton approaches Obama and says something to this affect…

“Listen here my good fellow… Hilary [Clinton] and I (this means the Democratic side of the House and the Senate as well – think future support), are of the (experienced opinion that you need to swing your votes her way. This makes you a proper team player in the Democrats point of view. In return, you get to be this country’s first black Vice President. I will also mentor you for the next eight years – and thus prepare you to be the first black President. This means you could be in office for sixteen years. This also means the world gets to know you as an ’emerging’ leader while you actually get some valid experience, and learn how to manage this country on the international level”.

I just call it like I see it.

Consider one of my earlier Blogs entitled “A Great Bargain”.

Peace be to my Brothers and Sisters.

Brian Patrick Cork