TOP Five Reasons You Should VOTE: Listen to LEAP’s radio Jingle for the 2015 Elections

1. One vote really does make a difference. Your vote can determine the course of legislative and executive action. Don’t underestimate it.

2. It’s your money. Your selection of representatives ultimately determines the allocation of resources for a range of public services. Not only should you vote for the candidate you believe most effective but it is your duty to make him or her accountable once in office.

3. Voting promotes change. It is our opportunity and responsibility to make a difference in our communities, lives, and our children’s future. Our representatives play a vital role in determining the level of support for health care, college funding and small business financing, among other areas.

4. It’s your public duty. Your franchise is your voice; it is the basic role that you play in a democratic society. You will only be allowed to complain about the situation of you country if you play YOUR role. You only get this much power once.

5. Voting is tied to your occupational advancement and personal wealth. The only way to welcome progress and enjoy the maximum benefit of democracy is to ensure that you VOTE. Political leaders can influence policies and legislation related to minimum wage, fair employment practices, pay equity, health insurance and workplace safety on the national, state and local level. These issues impact your career advancement and your pocketbooks.

So find a comfortable spot this February at your designated location to cast your vote… Don’t let anyone discourage you.

Published by LEAP Africa

Leadership Effectiveness, Accountability and Professionalism (LEAP) Africa, established in 2002, is a non-profit committed to developing dynamic innovative and principled African leaders. We recognize that raising leaders is critical to nation building and wealth creation. Over the years, LEAP has inspired and equipped youth, business owners and social entrepreneurs to lead ethically while implementing initiatives that transform their communities and organizations for better; sustaining livelihood and contributing to national development. LEAP achieves this through its training programmes, publications and most recently eLearning. LEAP actively contributes to the body of knowledge on how to build a sustainable organisation in our local business environment. Extensive research forms the basis for our books and leadership training curricula and our books are action-oriented guides to creating positive and lasting change in individuals, organisations and communities. To date, LEAP has published 11 books on topics such as ethics, governance, talent management, succession planning and corporate culture. Our most recent publication, The Art of Managing Risk was launched in June, 2015 at our annual gathering of SMEs. Our focus is captured under three headers: 1. Youth LEAP 2. Biz LEAP 3. eLEAP Kindly visit www.leapafrica.org to find out more.

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