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At times, your integrity and even your position will be severely challenged especially if you are in a role of significant leadership. The attacks will come from many quarters. Your honesty, your competence, and your ability to continue to fulfill your duties will be tested. The essential element is to never give up. If you are certain of your skills and are passionate about your work, never give in to threats and never show weakness.
A case in point is that of President Harry Truman. When Franklin Roosevelt died in 1945, Truman was sworn in to succeed him. He faced enormous decisions including ending the war in the Pacific, bringing about a just and lasting peace, reconstructing Europe and Japan and replacing tyranny with democracy and assuring a transition in America from an economy of war to an economy of prosperity.
Despite his many achievements, members of his own Party and the opposition challenged his continuation in office. In the face of relentless attacks on his ethics and ability, he decided to run for President in 1948. The polls predicted a resounding defeat. Forces large and small were pitted against him. Truman relied on his accomplishments, his moral compass, his courage and, most of all, in the faith of those who believed in him. They trusted him and came to his aide and confronted powerful enemies who wanted to depose him. Truman defeated Governor Dewey of New York In an election that went into the history books.
When asked the reason for the amazing outcome, he said the secret was to never give up, never give into fear and intimidation and rely on those who have confidence in you.
Most of all, Truman relied on God as his co pilot who, through the raging storm of the campaign of '48, helped bring him to a safe landing and to victory.
"Always forgive your enemies...but never forget their names." John F. Kennedy
Warm regards,
Emilio