Leadership Has No Age: What Leadership Means To Me As A Young Person

Simren Johal, Communications Executive - Nachural   Traditionally, leaders are always thought to fit a certain mould. What does a stereotypical leader look like? Some might say it’s those that possess highly regarded titles, those that sit across from you in the board room, or even those that manage large teams? But I dare to challenge this traditional leader narrative. As a young person entering the professional world, I have come to realise that leadership is much more than this. To me, leadership is never about titles, it is about the ability to make a positive difference to those around us. It is instead about answering questions such as how can we contribute, how can we learn from others and most importantly how can we pave a pathway for others to grow? Most importantly, I believe leadership has no age requirement.  

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