mmnin on 20 March 2009
Its a good idea for leaders to have a positive outlook. Regardless of how many people still think otherwise, the majority will likely lean toward the general mood. People also have a high capacity for hope if it is cultivated. His mood shift is definitely needed and will affect economic confidence to some extent, but we'll know eventually what that extent is and if it will do much to slow the progression of the recession or if the recession is at a point with the added programs and aid that the slight shift in confidence will stop its effects.
