Political leadership - A chance to set new standards

SUCCESSFUL organisations invariably have a culture of excellence; an instinctive code of conduct and expectation that informs and drives everything they do. Second best is never good enough, it is not an option. It is not even considered.

Almost invariably they have leaders who set standards and expectations. Leaders who, by force of personality or argument, act as a catalyst and bring out the best in all of those around them. Michael O’Leary does it at Ryanair, Declan Kidney does it with our rugby team, Alex Ferguson does it at Manchester United and Aidan O’Brien does it at Coolmore.

They lead to excellence through excellent leadership.