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Next Steps Show Mar 3, 2025
A leader’s strength is not in the volume of their voice, but in their ability to control it. Emotional intelligence wins wars before they begin—without it, nations suffer, alliances break, and lives are lost. True power is the wisdom to lead without ego, negotiate without pride, and influence without rage."— your Conservative Nuyorican Peter Vazquez
What Happens When Leaders Lose Control?
Wars are not just fought with weapons—they are fought with words, strategy, and emotional intelligence. When a leader lacks self-control, the consequences are catastrophic: alliances fracture, negotiations collapse, and lives are lost.
The recent Oval Office clash between President Trump and President Zelenskyy was more than just political theater. It was a masterclass in how the absence of emotional intelligence at the highest levels can jeopardize millions. Instead of securing aid and solidifying support, a moment of unchecked emotion turned an opportunity into a crisis. The world is now left wondering: Will Ukraine be abandoned? Will Russia gain the upper hand? Has this war been prolonged because emotions overpowered reason?
Proverbs 16:32 tells us: "Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city." Strength is not about brute force or loud words—it is about mastering oneself before trying to lead others. True power is in influence without rage, negotiation without pride, and leadership without ego.
Then, in the final segment, we shift to an issue just as urgent, but much closer to home. Villa of Hope is transforming lives right here in Rochester, expanding its critical behavioral health and substance use treatment services.
Carrie Carl, President & CEO, and Isha Torres, Director of Agency Advancement, join us to share their vision for the future—a future where families and individuals battling trauma and addiction are met with hope, healing, and real solutions.
This is a conversation about power, policy, and the people caught in the crossfire—on the world stage and in our own backyard. Do not miss it.
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