I could not have picked a day that is more suited for this post. Not so long ago, I had two favourite quotes. While one is that of Mahatma Gandhi's 'Be the change', the other one is Bruce Lee's 'Be water, my friend'. It is not until recently that it dawned on me. The underlying messages in these quotes are no different. In fact, the same view expressed differently. Change is like a flowing river. Constant yet changing. Flexibility is a virtue. Bamboo, not banyan, is likely to survive a hurricane. Even the all powerful nature adapts.
Both legends brought about the change by simply being one. Just like what an incredible leader should have - rigid flexibility. How many such leaders do we have today? In my opinion, many are leaders in their respective official titles albeit lacking the mindset.
Whenever I think about leadership, these two quotes figure prominently. They bring me back to earth only to educate me on humility. Leadership is an attitude. An humble outlook on transformation. Of course, inside-out.
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