Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi, Vice-President of Fiji (2005-): 'Ratu Mara is a man who stands for the truth, he hated lies.'
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Praising a leader for his commitment to honesty and integrity.
- In plain terms
- He valued truth and was known for hating lies.
- What can you take from it?
- Integrity in leadership builds trust among people.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes a leader trustworthy?
- Is truth always the priority?
Another view
It simplifies a person's character to one trait.
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