The goal of leadership is not to be likable or loved but to be proven trustworthy and respected.

Miles Anthony Smith
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Leadership is important because it's an important pursuit. However, it's not about assuming the role of leader and then standing by for others to find you lovable or trustworthy. Instead, leadership is about putting your ideas out there, fighting for what you believe in, and giving other people the opportunity to choose whether they want to follow you or not.

Source: Why Leadership Sucksa"c Volume 2: The Pain, Pitfalls, And Challenges Of Servant Leadership Fundamentals

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