Becky and I went to see The Great Debaters on New Year's Eve. I liked it a lot. A powerful movie about leadership in the context of the plight of the African Americans prior to the Civil Rights Movement. I will definitely rent it when it is out on video and watch it again.
Leadership stuff I liked in the movie:
- Passionate commitment to learning and growth.
- Great examples of mentoring and of a protege who becomes a mentor just like his mentor. Awesome stuff!
- Courage and willingness to risk much for a cause that is just.
- The power of great communication to persuade hearts and minds.
- The "humanness" of the leaders portrayed. They all have their deep flaws and brokenness.
- The power of team.
Go see the movie and be inspired and moved.
Brian Rice
