XI

“There are leaders, and there are followers.”

Are we so one-dimensional that we can so easily be sorted into such boxes? Do we lack the depth to be anything but a leader or a follower?

Of course not.

The problem with much of the leadership today is that many enter the global scene with a certain mentality. I am a leader. I’m expected to be strong. A good leader is a strong leader, and we elect strong leaders. If I push for the goals I stand for, I am a good leader.

In this leader mentality, there is little room for followers. Because it makes us… passive? Weak? Submissive?

As the Earth continues spinning along, our world is constantly changing. In a time like this, we need to reconsider. We need to rethink how we lead. Because many of the leaders we’ve chosen would rather butt heads than work together. How does that make sense when we all seek the same goals?

If you are part of a voting country, voting is one of the most powerful tools we have to accomplish this. On the world stage, it’s your way to determine what actors will take the roles and, together, accomplish the goals we seek. If you doubt your vote matters, there’s still nothing to lose.

Those whom we choose to lead need to be leaders that follow. Choose those who will work with others, not lock horns with each other at every discrepancy.

We, as a global people, need to be followers that lead. Setting an example to those in our social and political circles is much more important than empty words, vacant gestures, unfulfilled promises.

Be the example.