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What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Think of America’s Leaders Today?

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What Would Martin Luther King Jr. Think of America’s Leaders Today?
American clergyman and civil rights campaigner Martin Luther King (1929–1968) in September 1964. Keystone/Getty Images
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Now that we have passed another Martin Luther King Jr. Day, filled with tweets, posts, and quotes from this storied leader—many of them coming from our nation’s leaders—I wonder how he would judge our leaders today.
JC Glick
JC Glick
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JC Glick served in the Army as an infantry officer for 20 years, primarily in special operations and special missions units. He saw more than 11 combat tours. Since retiring from the military, JC has brought his innovative and unconventional thoughts on education, leadership, and resiliency into the private sector, consulting with Fortune 500 companies, the NFL, and professional sports teams, including the Denver Broncos and the Carolina Panthers. He is the author of two books: "A Light in the Darkness: Leadership Development for the Unknown" (with Sarah Ngu), and "Meditations of an Army Ranger: A Warrior Philosophy for Everyone," (with Dr. Alice Atalanta) both published by Hatteras Press.
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