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What does it mean?
True leadership involves understanding needs and taking responsibility regardless of cost.
In plain terms
He understood people needs and helped them even if it cost him.
What can you take from it?
Serve others even at personal cost.

Where it applies

  • management
  • community building
  • caregiving

Putting it to work

  • identify needs
  • act selflessly

Questions to consider

  • How do you lead others?
  • Is sacrifice necessary for leadership?

Another view

Constant self sacrifice can lead to burnout.

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