Brad Rourke

The Long View

View of the Long Walk, Windsor by Flickr user 5k1nnyt1g3r
"View of the Long Walk, Windsor" by Flickr user 5k1nnyt1g3r

In this week’s edition of my podcast, Public Life Today, I talk about a simple test public leaders might use when faced with the need to act when emotions are high. It’s the “Long View Test.”

It’s simple: Think about how you want to look back on this moment. How would you like to remember your actions?

It’s a test that I too often fail, but, but it’s been a helpful thing to keep in mind as I face a range of decisions.

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  1. Robin

    Brad:

    I haven’t listened to your podcast, but I have my own version of the “Long View Test” for politicians. I’d like them to think — long term — about what’s best for the County — or whatever jurisdiction it is they represent — versus thinking about, and acting on, what will get them elected next time.

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