Harvey’s seven questions are not unique, nor are they revolutionary. However, the questions do create a simplified framework for a leadership plan. “Who are we? Where are we? How are we doing? Where are we going? How will we get there? Why should we care? Do we understand?” are all questions that we are asked and ask ourselves fairly regularly. The first thing I thought of when I read the questions was The Who? What? When? Where? Why? writing philosophy that was pushed all throughout Elementary, Middle, and High School. Obviously the questions are a little different but the ethos is the same. Both sets of questions focus on a deep analysis of the details and goals. The Five W’s usually focus on an outside party and as a result are less introspective. Harvey’s questions are all about knowing oneself and the group intimately. Leaders can use the questions to accurately assess if the group is on the right course of action. Furthermore, how a group wants to be identified and what its true group identity are can be seen by the leader answering these questions. I believe that followers or the group can best use Harvey’s questions to ascertain whether they want to remain as part of the group, maintain the status quo, or ascend to a leadership position. If a follower does not like who the group is or where they are going or the plan to get there then he or she might choose to cut ties. On the other hand they can also try to change the group from within by attempting to become a leader. I think Harvey’s questions allow for the necessary introspective questioning that is necessary to be an effective leader or follower.

On a different note, I find it fascinating the things that modern society considers “high culture,” when it was sometimes created to be “low culture” during its time period. As Dr. Bezio pointed out, Shakespeare is a great example with mom and fart jokes galore. I wonder what pieces of our culture will ascend to the status of “high culture” in the future. I hope it isn’t reality TV.