Quote by Desmond Tutu

I am a leader by default, only because nature does not allow a vacuum.

I am a leader by default, only because nature does not allow

Summary

This quote suggests that the speaker considers themselves a leader not necessarily because of inherent traits or qualifications, but rather because someone needs to fill that role. It implies that nature abhors a vacuum, meaning that in the absence of someone stepping up to take charge, the speaker naturally assumes the position. It implies that being a leader is not necessarily a deliberate choice or a reflection of one's abilities, but rather a result of circumstance and a need for someone to lead.

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Leadership

By Desmond Tutu

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