Issue Position: On Leadership

Issue Position

Real leadership, especially where government is concerned, involves being a guardian and a public servant. A guardian of the public trust puts the interests of the people first and is charged with the duty of protecting people from public policies detrimental to their individual liberties. Invested leaders embrace the solemn responsibility which comes with difficult decision-making, and the measure of a true leader is his or her ability to demonstrate courage when it counts by standing up for what is right.

As someone who trains Indiana's young leaders on the roles and responsibilities inherent to principled leadership, John Crane will use the following framework to provide such leadership at the Indiana Statehouse on behalf of the people of District 24:

*Listen Before Legislating -- Servant leaders never forget who they're serving…the people. In order to safeguard the people's interests, therefore, it is imperative to hear the voice of the people in order to best advocate for the people.
*Don't Negotiate on Non-negotiables -- In the midst of difficult decision-making, courageous leaders allow their principles to determine their priorities. They know when to compromise and when to stand fast for the good of the people.
*Return Local Control to Communities -- Effective leaders understand that proximity determines proficiency. Those closest to a situation know best how to manage that situation. The best thing a political leader can do then is to empower the people with the resourcing and the freedom to make their own best decisions.

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