Lions don't have to announce themselves

2026-10-26

Leadership can't be taught in seminars or academies; it's earned through trust and respect from colleagues, John Ginwright writes. "A lion does not have to tell everyone they are a lion," a friend's mother used to say, emphasizing that true leaders are recognized by their actions and their influence on their peers, not by their titles or superficial qualities.

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