Three Rules for a Peaceful Transfer of Power

The people have voted. How then will leaders handle the transfer of power?

“True strength lies in submission which permits one to dedicate his life, through devotion, to something beyond himself.” Henry Miller

Here I go dancing in the fringes of politics. Fear not. I’ll steer clear of jumping in the ring following an emotional U.S. Presidential election. I will seize the moment however, as the United States moves toward the transition of its highest office in what will be another peaceful transition of power. Indeed, there may be protests and some may be violent, but the Unites States will not need to become a police state or declare martial law. One party, represented by its leader, chosen by the American people, will replace another party and its leader. Let’s move on, shall we?

Power transfers happen every day. One leader is replaced by another, and the new leader assumes the mantle of a position created not for the individual but for the company. Here is Rule One - understanding that the position – the office is not created for you. It is created for the company. It is created to solve a problem. The position of supervisor in a grocery store is created to solve the problem of managing schedules and tasks such as maintaining inventory and serving customers and tending to the needs of grocery store employees. A CEO steers the organization strategically, forms and fosters culture and makes decisions which keep the company and its employees healthy. “…that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States,” states the Presidential Oath of Office. The office – the position is greater than you and you must honor it.