"I worked with Mitt Romney on several projects when I lived in Boston in the late 70s and early 80s. I found him consistent, professional, and disciplined in all aspects of his life. His focus was always on making things work better. His desire for excellence included making himself better too.
He knew well how to balance all the responsibilities in his life and was never an extremist. Respectful of others and open to different points of view, he was always willing to listen and learn from divergent sources. He never forced his faith on anyone, but there was no question that his many strengths came from his strong core values. Central to these values was "doing." He lived the principle that knowledge only has value when used at the right time, in the right place, and for the right reason.
His effective leadership style fostered the learning and development of others, such that others became self-motivated, independent, and productive. He was neither arbitrary nor myopic. Yes, family and faith were central to his life, but always without hypocrisy, self-righteousness, or condescension.
By the way, his zest for learning has been misunderstood. Learning implies change, which means that as more knowledge and information become available, then positions need revision too. This is not "flip flopping," as others sometime accuse. Rather, it demonstrates the ability to find better solutions. Unlike many others, he neither pretends to know everything nor fears change. Frankly, I would fear any politician who was unwilling to learn and to change.
Those who honestly take a closer look at Mitt Romney will find good fruit coming from a good tree. Judge him by that first."
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