The observation of social scientists Douglas Mitchell and Sharon Tucker in their analysis of Philippine society is relevant. They stated, “We have tended to think leadership has the capacity to initiate change and get things done.”  This obsolete view keeps people from focusing on the importance of collective effort, teamwork and self reliance by relying so much on government.  It also negates the people the pivotal role they play in transformative governance: the wellspring of progress in a democratic society