The word ' Leadership' itself has lost meaning in today's mad 'wiifm' world. Globally, 'thinking a few steps ahead' has made way for knee jerk reactions and perceived quick-fix solutions to every problem.
All excellent points, Marco, and I hope your coffee didn't stain anything important! But while we all wish for more visionary leadership at all levels, I always feel like the IMF is trapped by the limited visions of its political masters.
The word ' Leadership' itself has lost meaning in today's mad 'wiifm' world. Globally, 'thinking a few steps ahead' has made way for knee jerk reactions and perceived quick-fix solutions to every problem.
I bemoan the directions our world is moving in!
All excellent points, Marco, and I hope your coffee didn't stain anything important! But while we all wish for more visionary leadership at all levels, I always feel like the IMF is trapped by the limited visions of its political masters.
Very fair point Christopher. I like to think things were somewhat different in the old Camdessus era, but it's probably my rose-tinted lenses...