Hiding The Problem

Governments are, right now,
hiding the true impact
of Bird Flu.

I suspect they are hoping
it will go away
and they won’t have
to make tough leadership decisions.

What it is truly doing
is making the Bird Flu situation
much, MUCH worse.

They aren’t giving scientists
the data
for them to manage it,
stop it,
cure it.

Right now,
I suspect you have a problem
you’re tempted to hide.

I certainly have a problem
like that.

Hiding the problem
will likely make it worse.

Share your problem
with people or entities
that can help you
address it.

That’s the best way
to make it go away.

Admit When You’re Wrong

A relative
is devoted to
a certain former US president.

It doesn’t matter
what
is revealed about this person.
The relative
will support him.

And he will twist himself
into knots
trying to explain
why that revelation
isn’t a bad thing.

Because the relative
won’t EVER admit he’s wrong.
I’ve known him
for decades
and he has never admitted
he’s made a mistake.

He believes
not admitting he’s wrong
makes him look strong.

It makes him look weak.
And foolish.
And not at all trustworthy.

Admitting we’re wrong
is an act of strength.
It relays
we can make mistakes
and still be worthy
of leadership.

Admit when you’ve made a mistake.

And never trust someone
who won’t admit
they’re wrong.