Marsha Johnson : Here are some other takes on the issue that our politicians might do well to read . This election season , it seems like politicians are continually ` ` doubling - down '' She says this campaign is meant to seem strong , but just keep fessing up . She says we need strong leaders , but want them to be self - aware ; it 's not weak to admit flaws . Johnson : The longer a leader refuses to admit flaws , the more some people turn against them .
Marsha Johnson : This election season , it seems like politicians are continually ` ` doubling - down '' She says this campaign is meant to seem strong , but just keep fessing up . She says we need strong leaders , but want them to be self - aware ; it 's not weak to admit flaws . Johnson : The longer a leader refuses to admit flaws , the more some people turn against them .