A leader, they say, is someone strong,
But strength isn\u2019t shouting when things go wrong.
It\u2019s not in the power, the titles, the fame,
A true leader knows it\u2019s not just a name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leader isn\u2019t the one who stands tall,
But the one who kneels when you stumble and fall.
They don\u2019t just give orders and walk away,
They\u2019re there with you, through night and day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leader doesn\u2019t point fingers or blame,
They understand we all play this game.
They don\u2019t use fear to make you obey,
Instead, they guide you, show you the way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They listen more than they speak out loud,
Never too busy, never too proud.
A leader knows that every voice,
Deserves to be heard, deserves a choice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not about standing in front of the crowd,
But walking beside you, no matter how loud.
They don\u2019t just demand respect or force,
They earn it by staying true to their course.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leader sees the potential inside,
They water the seeds, help you decide.
They lift you up when you\u2019re feeling low,
They\u2019re the steady anchor in life\u2019s flow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s in the small things they quietly do,
The extra mile they walk with you.
They see your struggle, they feel your pain,
They don\u2019t give up, they stay in the rain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the storm hits, and it surely will,
A leader stands strong, yet calm and still.
They don\u2019t just seek shelter for themselves,
They make sure you\u2019re safe, put others on shelves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A true leader serves, doesn\u2019t just command,
They know the strength in an open hand.
They don\u2019t just speak; they act, they show,
That leadership isn\u2019t about the ego.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They\u2019re the last to take and the first to give,
They show us all how we should live.
They don\u2019t just preach; they walk the talk,
They don\u2019t just tell; they lead the walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leader knows the power of a smile,
The comfort it brings, even for a while.
They see beyond what meets the eye,
They lift you up, help you touch the sky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They don\u2019t just push; they pull you in,
Make you believe you can truly win.
They don\u2019t need praise, don\u2019t need applause,
They work for you, that\u2019s their cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They celebrate every little success,
They\u2019re there for you, no more, no less.
They know it\u2019s not about the glory or fame,
But helping others win the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So when you think of what a leader should be,
Look for the one who sets others free.
The one who serves with an open heart,
That\u2019s where true leadership starts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They don\u2019t demand, they don\u2019t take more,
They open windows, they unlock doors.
They know the weight of the crown they wear,
But they carry it with love, with utmost care.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
A leader doesn\u2019t just lead from the top,
They\u2019re in the trenches, they never stop.
They don\u2019t just order, they work alongside,
They don\u2019t just watch; they\u2019re on the ride.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
They inspire, they motivate, they understand,
They don\u2019t just sit back; they lend a hand.
They don\u2019t just take credit, don\u2019t just bask in light,
They share the victory, they fight the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, remember, a leader is not just a boss,
They don\u2019t just give orders and count the cost.
They\u2019re the ones who care, who truly see,
That leadership is about you and me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Walking Shadow Poetry Kenya.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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