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us within our sphere of influence, can and need to be a leader. It is far too easy to stay on the same path, hoping for something better while refusing to act. Albert Einstein captured it well when he said: ‘The world is a dangerous place to live, not because of those who do evil, but because of those who look on and do nothing.’” “Our times are calling us to master our minds, overcome our fears and contrib- ute more magic and positive energy in the world than we initially discovered when we came into it. There is still much work to do. Bottom line up front is to lead as a Leader! Lead those in need, lead those at-risk, lead those who do not know they need leading nor want to be led. Some have given their last full measure of devotion exemplifying compassion over prejudice, acceptance over exclusion, right over wrong…Lead!” MG Sargent affirmed that “leadership is a responsibility that does not exist in a select place with a select few. It resides in our homes, our communities, our military, our places of worship and yes, in our fraternity, dear ole Kappa Alpha Psi.” “As I reflect upon a 35-year career of professional service to our Nation cul- minating as a General Officer, I am pro- foundly confident that we will continue to succeed as a volunteer force through committed, ethical, solemn leadership in the Armed Forces and likewise within our Noble Clan as endowed men of achievement. I have seen and traveled the world over many times and I remain grateful for the opportunity to serve. “After 30 years as a Medical Aviator, I am reminded that it is optional to take off, but it is mandatory to land and as I prepare for my final landing, the pan- oramic view remains picturesque… 35 years is a very long time, do know that Kappa Alpha Psi genuinely helped me to believe and embrace the idea that we as Kappa men will continue to contribute and cultivate leadership for this and
future generations to come. As a Medi- cal Aviator in the United States Army, it is my belief that we have the wisdom, the courage and the integrity to main- tain our allegiance to those inalienable rights, of the people, by the people and for the people. Leaders cannot afford to neglect cultivating the quintessen- tial tenets of professional leadership in today’s world.” “As I turn the page to the next chapter in my life, I remain enormously com- mitted to the essence of professional leadership as evidence by the fundamen- tal purpose of Kappa Alpha Psi and as spelled out by our Army Values.” “Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., stated more than two score years ago, ‘A time comes when your silence is betrayal,’”as a Kappa Man, US Army General Of- ficer, Commander, mentor and servant leader, existentially that time has come for this generation and future genera- tions and we cannot afford silence in Second Century Kappa. Φνπ
“Leadership is not a position, not a rank, not a title; leadership is a choice!”
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