Rapid communications technology can also hinder the time a leader has for deliberation in a moment of crisis. We'll examine the impact of the media during political crisis such as military coups and the recent national impeachment. This new sound-bite culture has revolutionized the way we view our leaders and the way our leaders view potential constituents. Running a successful campaign is one thing, successfully running a country is another. Yet so often public opinion can make or break a candidate's future.
Leaders are now increasingly more sensitive to the whims of the public.
This roundtable seeks to examine the new media's impact on the interaction between citizens and their influence on the decisions of leaders. The ethical issues concerning the media's portrayal of leaders and leadership will be the topic of discussion. These will be a few ethical dilemmas approached in this roundtable. The public's exhaustive demands for complete and authentic information have turned the private lives of leaders into front page news. Anything and everything is fair game.