The document discusses how blue jeans and great speeches are important elements of leadership that Donald Trump lacks. It argues that wearing blue jeans helps politicians appear more relatable to ordinary people, while great speeches can inspire and unite people during difficult times. In contrast, Trump is rarely seen in casual clothes and has not delivered any memorable speeches on par with those of past presidents. The document concludes that while simple, wearing jeans and giving inspiring speeches can be very meaningful for leadership.

1. Of Blue Jeans, Great Speeches, And Leadership By Benedict T. Palen, Jr.
One usually does not think about blue jeans and great speeches in the same sentence as
leadership. But they go hand in hand. Let me explain.
In the world that we live in, social media and changing values can often drive our political
views; what is captured in a sound bite might be the news of the day for some political
leader. Some of our so—called leaders are missing two crucial elements of giving hope to
their constituents for a better future. Let’s use Donald Trump as an example.

2. How many photos of Trump in blue jeans have you seen? Probably zero.
More often than not, he is in a suit and tie, or when “going casual,”
khaki pants and a jacket to hide his obese figure. Why does it matter
that he does not wear blue jeans? It matters because that is a way to
relate to the ordinary person, to show that “he’s one of us.” Imagine
talking to a bunch of, say, farmers or factory workers while dressed in a
suit and tie. What kind of message, subliminal or overt, does that send?
It matters how we appear to others. Some politician wearing blue jeans
is more likely to be perceived in a positive way rather than some guy
who dresses better than us because he thinks that he is better than us.
Of Blue Jeans, Great Speeches, And Leadership By Benedict T. Palen, Jr.

3. As to great speeches, they can serve to inspire a nation, to give it comfort in
times of tragedy, to give it hope when things are tough, and to create
common goals. How many great speeches have you heard from Trump? If
you are being honest, the answer is none. The Teleprompter is his speech.
For those of us who remember the echoes of history, nothing that Trump has
ever said has matched, say, the “ask not what your country can do for you,
but what you can do for your country,” speech of John F. Kennedy, or the
words of hope and consolation expressed by Barack Obama or George Bush
during some of our most trying times. We remember those great speeches;
they help to give meaning to our lives, and to remind us that we are in this
together.
Wearing blue jeans—a simple thing. Giving a great speech—a simple
thing. But, oh so meaningful at many levels.
Of Blue Jeans, Great Speeches, And Leadership By Benedict T. Palen, Jr.

4. Of Blue Jeans, Great Speeches, And Leadership By Benedict T. Palen, Jr.
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