The son of a Kansan mother and Nigerian father, President-elect Obama became the first African-American editor of the Harvard Law Review. After gaining experience and ties to the Chicago community, he first ran for State Senator and quickly climbed the political later from two terms in the Illinois State Senate, one term in the US Senate, and now President of the United States.

He is often quoted for his statements on this Union, while far from perfect, is often perfected; like the evolution where it’s not the fittest who survive, but rather the best, brightest, and of highest character who thrive.

Even in the midst of an economic recession, where there is more than enough news touted to make anyone question just how bad it may get. Still there is the glimmer of hope, the light of possibility, and shinning beacon for all to see. Today we may struggle through the mire of financial woes. Tomorrow, on January 20th, 2009, we will rise to champion the American dream to not be limited to some based on color or creed, but to all who put their mind to succeed.

You can do it if you put your mind to it. YES WE CAN!!!

***Updated January 20th at 12:04pm EST***

Well, there it is – Barack Obama is now the 44th President of the United States of America.

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Leadership quote from Theodore Roosevelt:
“The best executive is the one who has sense enough to pick good men to do what he wants done, and self-restraint to keep from meddling with them while they do it.”

 In order to elicit the best from each person you deal with learn when to get involved with what they are doing and, very importantly, learn when to stay clear and let them do their best for the group, organization, and their own selves.

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