Being a leader means a plethora of things to me! It means taking charge, confronting adversity, being compassionate, demonstrating confidence, maintaining integrity, etc. The list truly goes on and on and on. However, leadership has taken on a new meaning as I begin engaging in social work practice. It means creating a safe space for people, regardless if they are clients or colleagues, to speak their minds and initiate challenging conversations. It means connecting with vulnerable people to earn their trust and advocate on their behalf. It means confronting difficult and uncomfortable ideas in order to kick-off change that needs to be made.
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