tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post2998896459858510024..comments2024-01-31T00:09:10.070-05:00Comments on The Being Brand: Being a First Wives Club MemberJudith Ellishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-83016087055483584022009-04-05T09:35:00.000-04:002009-04-05T09:35:00.000-04:00Thanks, allen, for the mention of the article. I'l...Thanks, allen, for the mention of the article. I'll check it out. I would agree that both the President and the First Lady are great leaders. They seem to lead by example, listen to others, and have great empathy and sharp reasoning abilities. We may not have seen the combination of their abilities, intellectually and emotionally. <BR/><BR/>Nelson Mandela and Robert Kennedy are also favorite leaders. But there is also something to be said for the combination of abilities and authentic gift of communication, especially in this global world. There have been great leaders in the past but whether they could lead in this global technological time is questionable. <BR/><BR/>The leaders and people around the world seem to be behind the President. Looking at the crowds during his townhall in France yesterday and speaking before a very large crowd in Prague today was amazing. He could have been in any place in America. Of course, we will see the results of the President's leadership over time.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-88206093393161579052009-04-04T23:35:00.000-04:002009-04-04T23:35:00.000-04:00There is a good column by Maureen Dowd at todays n...There is a good column by Maureen Dowd at todays nytimes.com.<BR/>She shares her insights into Obama's insight.<BR/>We have two great leaders in Barack and Michelle.<BR/>I'm not sure we have ever had leaders of their caliber.allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-40052552288529222972009-04-04T22:23:00.000-04:002009-04-04T22:23:00.000-04:00Love it, septembermom! LOL!!! Michelle Obama seems...Love it, septembermom! LOL!!! <BR/><BR/>Michelle Obama seems to be all of what you have described, not to mention incredibly bright and powerful in her own right. <BR/><BR/>It is the love and mutual respect that they seem to share that make the difference.Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-32628677076430199802009-04-04T22:13:00.000-04:002009-04-04T22:13:00.000-04:00DB's comment is right on target! I can visualize ...DB's comment is right on target! I can visualize the first gentlemen sitting in armchairs, smoking cigars and discussing their little golfing "tee" party!<BR/><BR/>Regarding Michelle Obama, I think she will be an amazing first lady who not only carries herself with grace and dignity, but also speaks on important human issues with intelligence and sincerity.septembermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01570525910483384484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-25838515067978457162009-04-04T20:33:00.000-04:002009-04-04T20:33:00.000-04:00That's too funny, DB!That's too funny, DB!Judith Ellishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04593319882150923231noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7209091428880958270.post-66893911920914418572009-04-04T20:32:00.000-04:002009-04-04T20:32:00.000-04:00If Michelle is referred to as "First Lady" shouldn...If Michelle is referred to as "First Lady" shouldn't Merkel's husband be "First Gentlmen"? Who cares? The First Gentlemen's Club sounds very impressive. Lot's of golf and mahogany. DDBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09144446186279708019noreply@blogger.com