Leadership is what you do in the dark,
When the world is not watching you.
Anyone can innovate when they have a crowded audience,
Anyone can excel when all eyes are on them,
Anyone can shine when people are watching them.
My question to you ,in the quiet and gloom,
How excellent are you ,
How brave are you ,
How decent are you,
How positive are you,
WHEN YOU ARE ALONE.
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Comments (11)
That is the defining characteristic of a True Exemplar. Well written, Shanmuga!
Great questions? Positive self talk is definitely important for self care 🙂
Read this again, really wonderful, love this so much, great job, have a nice weekend!
Wonder words to entertain self reflection and asking us to dig deep to find our true selves. Great leaders don't just punish, they see the underlying truth and find a way to forgive.
I cannot innovate, excel or shine if someone is watching me because of my anxiety hahahaha. Loved your poem!
Perfect questions for self-reflection.
True leadership extends beyond external validation and requires inner strength and integrity, inspires us to strive for greatness in both public and private moments, great job!
Well written
Great aphorisms here. All the lines. You can be naked when you're alone, which takes the most bravery sometimes. Loved your poem.
I love this! So true.
Just when reading the first line of this poem, I was like "wow". I couldn't help but got really excited!