I was at ground zero as often, if not more, than most of the workers. I was there working with them. I was there guiding things. I was there bringing people there. But I was exposed to exactly the same things they were exposed to. So in that sense, I'm one of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- I was on the ground at Ground Zero, sharing the same risks as the workers, making me one of them.
- In plain terms
- I was exposed the same as the workers at Ground Zero.
- What can you take from it?
- Shared experience builds solidarity.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does shared risk affect leadership credibility?
- What support is needed for frontline workers?
Another view
Leadership roles may still differ in authority despite shared risk.
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