Jackie Speier -- moving on, moving up: Survivor of Jonestown ambush plans run for lieutenant governor, November 16, 2003, San Francisco Chronicle
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- This is a headline describing a career move after a traumatic event.
- In plain terms
- A survivor plans to run for office.
- What can you take from it?
- Trauma can lead to public service.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does trauma shape leadership?
Another view
The text is a headline, not a direct statement.
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