The leader must have both — the courage to take the people to a daring destination and the humility to selflessly serve others on the journey.

Cheryl A. Bachelder
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One of the most difficult tasks in leadership is to be both courageous enough to take people where they need to go and humble enough to serve others by carrying their burdens.

Source: Dare To Serve: How To Drive Superior Results By Serving Others

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