JohnsonBox Posted April 6, 2013 Share Posted April 6, 2013 Does "great visionary leader" sound pompous in your instinct? I'd say Yes. That is my impression at first sight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted April 7, 2013 Member Share Posted April 7, 2013 Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djdanster Posted April 7, 2013 Share Posted April 7, 2013 For some reason, the first thing I think of is "Must be a douchebag". Boy, have I got cynical :laugh: Torolol 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloatingFatMan Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 For some reason, the first thing I think of is "Must be a douchebag". Boy, have I got cynical :laugh: You and me both, then. :p djdanster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorganX Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 For some reason, the first thing I think of is "Must be a douchebag". Boy, have I got cynical :laugh: It's sad, we all have. First thing I think is scheister. Successful snake oil salesman. :/ djdanster 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
compl3x Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sounds like the way communist states describe their leaders. hamslammer 1 Share Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
margrave Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 From the title of the post I thought this was about North Korea .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 Sounds like the way communist states describe their leaders. Sounds like the over-zealous way most places describe their leaders-to-be. I could see this against Romney, for example. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonBox Posted April 17, 2013 Author Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's sad, we all have. First thing I think is scheister. Successful snake oil salesman. :/ It came to like a flash as well, and so I came to ask your feelings here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 17, 2013 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 17, 2013 It's called a pre-conceived notion. You guys immediately made a judgement about the guy basing on the title of the presentation/press release without knowing anything concrete about him. ?Following his intensive and successful interviews and forum discussions with Eastern students, faculty, and staff and with Richmond and Madison County leaders, Dr. Benson was the resounding choice as our next great, visionary leader. ?Dr. Benson?s distinguished record of success as an innovative executive is impressive and well recognized among peers and colleagues,? Turner continued. ?He has devoted himself to students and their academic success, is an accomplished communicator and scholar committed to diversity and expanding global academic opportunities, and is a proven financial manager who will develop and sustain political and external support for EKU.? http://www.eku.edu/news/dr-michael-t-benson-selected-ekus-12th-president It sounds like everyone is euphoric about this guy at EKU becoming their president. So I don't see anything wrong with calling him that as it seems he deserves it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick H. Supervisor Posted April 17, 2013 Supervisor Share Posted April 17, 2013 The part I have a problem with is "the next great visionary leader." Such a title should be applied after proving himself in the position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonBox Posted April 18, 2013 Author Share Posted April 18, 2013 The part I have a problem with is "the next great visionary leader." Such a title should be applied after proving himself in the position. Yeah, future is full of possibilities, open to anyone who's still making efforts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Montage Posted April 18, 2013 Share Posted April 18, 2013 The part I have a problem with is "the next great visionary leader." Such a title should be applied after proving himself in the position. That would make him "the latest", "next" implies an assumed future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+Mirumir Subscriber¹ Posted April 18, 2013 Subscriber¹ Share Posted April 18, 2013 A leader without a vision is not a leader, so to say "a visionary leader" is somewhat redundant imho, but it's still a good complement if it's been rightfully deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Hum is the only great visionary that I know. :p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahhell Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are we supposed to know who that is? How about posting some context instead of just a crappy picture? :| Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnsonBox Posted April 19, 2013 Author Share Posted April 19, 2013 Are we supposed to know who that is? How about posting some context instead of just a crappy picture? :| Click: http://www.eku.edu/ http://www.eku.edu/news/dr-michael-t-benson-selected-ekus-12th-president Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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