" I have learnt a lot of lessons on leadership. Some have come through exploration and discovery. Others have simply found their way to me, through life experience. Indeed, learning is of at least two types. Sometimes we set out to find out things. This kind of leadership is often driven by some gain motivation. But i have also found out that you can learn differently about leadership and that leadership begins with inspiration. It is inspiration that goes with vision. The leader must have a sense of direction, faith and belief in something – a kind of vision that people can pursue. Everywhere, people are looking for something positive in their lives. You must therefore demonstrate the capacity to deliver them to the land of your collective dreams. "
- Excerpt from my book Beyond the shadows of my dream
To me leadership is about the following: