Stand For Something, Not Against Everything

A note to young leaders.

Mother Teresa, one of the truly great leaders of the 20th century, was once asked if she would join an anti-war rally.

She declined but then added: “As soon as you have a pro-peace rally, let me know.”

Good leaders define themselves by telling the world what they are opposed to. Great leaders, the ones we most fondly remember, are the leaders who define themselves by what they stand for.

It’s easy to criticise the status quo, it’s a lot harder to create something better.

Define yourself by what you stand for, not by what you stand against.