September the 4th, 2001, I stood in the ruins of the Twin Towers. It's a day I will never forget.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- A reference to witnessing the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks.
- In plain terms
- I remember seeing the Twin Towers ruins after 9/11.
- What can you take from it?
- Personal witness to historical tragedies leaves a lasting mark.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What defines leadership moments?
- How do we remember trauma?
Another view
It is a statement of fact without deeper analysis.
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