My Reflections on Leadership
What makes someone a true leader? Is it vision? Decision-making? The ability to inspire? Or is it something quieter like the courage to listen, the discipline to reflect, and the humility to admit you’re still learning? As I sat with these questions, I realized how much leadership, for me, has always been more about being than doing. Titles, strategies, and systems matter. But the real test of leadership, especially in the social sector, lies in how we respond to complexity with clarity, compassion, and connection. In a moment of curiosity, I typed into ChatGPT: “Dear respected ChatGPT, what’s Dr. Kiran Modi’s leadership style?” The response made me smile. It described me as a transformational and empathetic leader someone driven by social impact, inclusivity, and resilience. I don’t claim to embody these perfectly but I strive toward them. And perhaps, in the striving, we shape what leadership truly means. 🌱 Rethinking leadership competencies There’s often a rush to define “leadershi...