In Virginia, before embarking on a massive overhaul of what the 6 hours a day in school were being spent on we knew the public's mood by digesting the details of many in-depth public opinion surveys and talking with neighbors and acquaintances about their frustrations. Capitalizing' on God given opportunity doesn't mean a one-statement reaction to an isolated action or comment by your opponents. Rather, it means taking advantage of times and circumstances to use the public's perception of a societal problem to bring about significant, dramatic change. It means having a plan the public can understand and accept. Good leaders capitalize on a 'God-given window of opportunity', which involves more than mere happenstance.
Opportunity is cultivated.
By understanding the underlying causes of the problems that plague your world, you can create an opportunity for conservative public policy solutions. Conservative Virginia leaders laid out a plan that would eventually become a centerpiece of Governor Allen's administration's achievements Finally, timing is everything. Good leaders know there is a time to learn and plan, and a time to lead. When the opportunity is presented, jump on it with both feet. Our major state requirement for graduation from high school was passage of a sixth grade test called the Literacy Passport Test.