G-Youth wants visionary servant not selfish leaders.
“They are there not to lord over others but because they genuinely want to lead and serve those under them”
G-Youth needs leaders who are creating resonance with a vision or shared mission so compelling that others will follow, showing a genuine interest in cultivating people’s abilities, recognising the need for change and the ability to generate collegiality (teamwork). Put simply, it is indispensable to have a leader who has political astuteness; an ability to detect significant social networks and power relationships.
Gerakan leaders have to be much more knowledgeable than ignorant; open rather than close-minded; willing to accept new ideas and discard old ones; bold rather than indecisive; to make decisions that will bring benefit to the country. Whether the basis of a leader’s strength was demonstrated by his physique and being dexterous with the sword, or his oratory skills, and even his good looks and charm, they all share one common denominator, that of having the ability to lead and motivate people. Is there any of such in Gerakan, grooming and laying the path for G-Youth, for the sake of the party?
Many were impressed with Raymond Tan and Liew Yun Fah’s powerful speeches and astuteness, intimidating the long-serving ones and wanting to follow their style. Could they be the hope of the party’s future?
Looking at the current political landscape, realpolitik or dominance game will bring the party into oblivion.
G-Youth leadership is a critical factor within the overall context of leadership in the next few years especially after the 13GE. They form an integral part of society and of the nation. They can be seen as a feeder into higher levels of leadership. We need new thinking and innovation in order to meet the challenges of a highly competitive globalised world.
One of the issue much spoken at the recent National Delegates Conference is about unity – to support the selected candidates and to close rank; possible? Yes if we are sincere. Only if we eradicate the faction and control game. It is ironic to preach one thing but not practising it.
Finally to those who know the party inside out; can Teo Kok Chee sincerely serve for the sake of the party, patching up with Wong Gow? Can Kohilan, Lim Tuan Seng, Lum Weng Keong and Lau Yan Peng work as satu hati? Can Lim Keng Guan, Ng Chiang Chin or Khoo Soo Chai serve the party and not their mentor? Can Gooi Hoe Hin stop playing the devil advocate or calling leaders to follow his instruction? Can Lee Ah Fat and Chang Kee Choong start to build up the party in their respective states not for personal agenda? Is it possible for Teng Hock Nan and Chia Kwang Chye to consolidate? Above all can the leaders not influence by favouritism or sychophancy and materialism?
Well said sdr and i think you are sticking your neck out, it is a selfish world in politics…but for Gerakan, they only have themselves to blame then after demise.
Andy, is this post by you? If yes I am speechless, you said it all! Bravo! To me, the leaders dont need to be so complicated, just go back to the basic and truly champion on multi-racialism.
I don’t see anyone sitting on top of Gerakan can really lead and serve the people. But maybe Tan Lian Hoe can.
Haha, maybe 1st woman president can make a difference. Gerakan on the road to holland is not actually caused by umno but themselves. If the Sabahans are not using Gerakan as a platform for their political career, maybe can make a difference but unlikely becos they concern only their state & not a born-Gerakanist.
wt ah koon, maybe those young lickers have hopeless hope.
Comment on the last paragraph is very interesting. It is akin to asking whether the leopard can change its spots or whether the dog and cat can be united.
Why no mention on the youth leaders, are they not the same? I also see the same selfish people there. Most disappointing is there is NO VISION and VALUE in the party. It is all about self-service and hypocritical contribution.
Does the youth chief knows how to make the wing grow strategically?
I strongly believe even if there are more youth selected as candidates, half of them are not actually from the youth wing but polishers who have a short term political career.
Perhaps as Lau said, can give Wanita a chance.
Gerakan or perhaps the chiefs are in denial mode & still dreaming, harping on umno to regain glory, shame on u all! This is the strategy
KTK’S ANNOUNCEMENT, SOOOOOO PREDICTABLE. IT SEEMS GERKAN IS ALMOST HOPELESS, NO NEW PLAN NOR DEFINED FRAMEWORK TO MOVE FORWARD – STILL THINKING INSIDE PENANG ONLY, other states just a mere show, tumpang & to pls umno. Puiiiiiiii
A good start for the party is the old leaders must go, it is imperative.
Of course the new breed of young leaders must be sincere, capable and brave!