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35 Leadership Quotes And What Can We Learn From Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky
Remarkable leaders understand the values and identity of the people they lead.
I’ve spent the last weeks watching Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the incredible bravery of Ukraine’s response, like just about everyone else.
In a matter of days, the Ukrainian president has made it clear which side he stands on.
As with the rest of the world, I’ve been taken aback by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky’s mettle.
A former comedian turned politician who, when asked if he’d want to be evacuated in the face of Russian threats on his life, responded, “I need ammunition, not a ride.”
This is, without a doubt, bravery that most of us could not match.
Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky has burst onto the global stage, and he has inspired people around the world.
He is now being called “Democracy’s Spiritual Leader,” “Defender of Democracy,” “The Leader of the 21st Century,” and more as a result of his outstanding leadership and bravery.
Context is crucial in determining what makes a good leader.
