We Need New Elites

AmConMag: How To Build A New Leadership Class by John A. Burtka IV
A guide to replacing our failed elites.

His analysis, building upon Röpke, Lasch, and Berry is ok.As for his recommendations:

How does this all relate to the goal of building a new leadership class in America? Because of these entrenched social and economic interests—not to mention the challenges posed by the media, higher education, and administrative state—it will be nearly impossible to create a new elite that is as dominant as the progressive ones in power today. That does not mean, however, that there aren’t ways to mitigate their influence, check their power, and redirect their energies towards less pernicious ends.

We can and should build new and parallel educational institutions while simultaneously strengthening small conservative groups and professors at legacy institutions. Trusting the judgement of the American people, politicians should continue to expose the failures of our country’s dominant political class in Washington, D.C, especially in foreign and economic policy. Social media influencers should leverage the power of humor and sarcasm to undermine the opponents of traditional values. To the extent that it’s possible and prudent, financial incentives for American companies should be aligned with national interests, especially as it relates to producing vital military equipment, technology, and medical supplies. And finally, communities can strengthen their defense against the encroachments of big government and big business by deepening their civic, familial and spiritual roots.

Some of his ideas are shared by members of the alt right, such as the use of social media to counter the revolutionaries. I don't think we can rely on capital to create brick-and-mortar institutions, even secondary schools, but it may be worth trying in some places. And while the advice about communities is true, we must first ask whether we have a community or if we need to create one. If we need to create one, then while some members may be more talented and virtuous than others, it is not clear to me that at the local level, promoting some form of aristocracy is always preferable to promoting genuine republicanism. A mixed form of political governance, which the author may not be excluding, is probably the optimum.