Leadership can come from various places, and sometimes they may not even come from people we usually consider as “leaders”. Maya Angelou was not elected to office, but she was an inspiring writer and activist who stood as living proof that where a person came from could not prevent them from reaching greatness. Her work was important for the empathy and sympathy it showed for flaws in the human spirit and her ideology of kindness is so often something which we, as leaders, can all take into consideration.
“Each of us has lived through some devastation, some loneliness, some weather superstorm or spiritual superstorm. When we look at each other we must say, I understand. I understand how you feel because I have been there myself. We must support each other because each of us is more alike than we are unalike.”
As leaders we must heed Maya Angelou’s words. Sometimes the best way to mobilise persons is by recognising their strengths but also acknowledging their limitations and understanding them rather than castigating them.When we team together and help each other to grow, then we can Make A Difference.
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