Monday, 28 January 2013

Leaders stand tall


Over a year ago, when addressing an international meeting of political scientists, I made use of an image that I wish to recall today:

Picture this scenario: If a protester sees a rock, he will use it as a weapon. An artist will use the same rock to sculpt a dream. A true leader will use it as a symbol of principled governance. And he or she might stand on it, to have a wider view of the horizon.

I keep asking myself where I stand.

And by the way, key politicians should also pose the same question. Because, at the end of it, everything is a matter of perspective and leadership is about standing tall and opening the horizon. 

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