Anyone can stand at the helm in fair weather, right? It's during storms when true leaders become visible.

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. To me, leadership isn't so much about guiding your team when the path is clear.

It's much more about lighting the path when things are shrouded in uncertainty.

I mean, basically anyone can stand at the helm in fair weather, right?

It's during storms when true leaders become visible.

And what you need as a leader in those situations is both

boldness and compassion.

Boldness is the courage to venture into the storm, to make tough calls, and

to voice the truths that others might shy away from, But without compassion,

this bravery can become a blinding flesh, disorienting more than guiding.

So compassion is the gentle glow that shows that you understand the fears

and aspirations of those who follow.

It helps you ensure that no one feels alone or left behind in the dark.

It means listening when the wind howls with descend and

caring when challenges roar.

So while boldness might chart the course through the storm, it's

compassion that ensures that the journey is one that everyone is not only

willing, but also able to undertake.

I think that in an age where leadership is still often equated with authority

and power, we should remember that the most impactful leaders are those who

light the path, not just lead the way.

And they do it with boldness and compassion.

Keep lighting the path and share this with a friend.