Exercising leadership is an expression of your aliveness... But when you cover yourself up, you risk losing something as well. In the struggle to save yourself, you can give up too many of those qualities that are the essence of being alive, like innocence, curiosity, and compassion.

Ronald A. Heifetz
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Being a good leader takes more than making decisions and giving orders. It also requires seeing beyond the tasks at hand, taking risks, and living an authentic life. This quote makes it clear that leaders should continue to express their own inherent qualities as they strive to move forward.

Source: Leadership On The Line: Staying Alive Through The Dangers Of Leading

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