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Dan Adler: Taking a Chance or Just Crazy? (video)

Fighting for what you believe in is part of leadership. Getting people’s attention is part of convincing the world that you should have the opportunity to lead. But is there a limit? Can you actually go too far in your attempts to become a leader? A relative unknown and a big-time underdog by the name of Dan Adler is running for Congress in California’s 36th District. Bold and sometimes odd campaign commercials are nothing new, but Mr. Adler’s latest ad is not only a bit strange but according to some is also teetering on the edge of bad taste. I would try to explain the commercial, but I believe this is one of those instances where justice cannot be done with words. Please watch the video below (trust me, it’s worth it!) and then let me know if you think this political ad is just an enjoyable bit of farce or in fact offensive. For full disclosure, I happen to be 1/4 Korean and I find it hilarious.

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Leadership On the Edge

What’s a Model Leader?

Bias remains an obstacle to finding and promoting qualified leaders. Some bias is based on race, but a significant, often overlooked issue is perception of what constitutes or characterizes a good leader. This study while headlining the “minority issue” actually illustrates the bias for “charisma.” The problem outlined is that charisma is not associated with certain minorities. Charisma is overrated as a characteristic necessary for top leadership positions.

This concept is explored in the University of California’s newsroom in the article: ‘Model Minority’ Not Perceived As Model Leader