I am a brother to the people of Iran and regard myself as a servant and soldier of them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker identifies as a servant to the people.
- In plain terms
- I am a brother and servant to the Iranian people.
- What can you take from it?
- Leadership should be framed as service to the community.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define service in leadership?
- What obligations do leaders have to the people?
Another view
Claiming to be a servant while holding power can be seen as performative.
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