THIS WEEK’S TOPIC: As Joe Biden seeks to “build back better” and remake America’s global image, what will be the biggest challenge for the new US president?
One of the highlights of US President Joe Biden’s inauguration speech was his emphasis on democracy and unity. Without a doubt, bringing the American people together would be of utmost importance, especially after the recent siege on Capitol Hill.
In terms of getting down to business, he wasted no time in signing 15 executive actions and two directives literally just hours after taking his oath of office. Some of these actions included the halt of the US-Mexico border wall, lifting the travel ban from some Muslim-majority countries, and an intention to rejoin both the Paris Climate Accord and the World Health Organization.
While President Biden’s demonstration of urgency is to be both commended and lauded, he will be judged on the actual execution of these plans and whether they come to fruition. As leadership guru John Maxwell said, the fastest way to gain leadership is through problem-solving, and it is upon this very notion that both the American people and the world will judge President Biden.
Mario Singh
Chief Executive Officer
Fullerton Markets
