Is this your favorite post too?
My reflection on Pope Leo, Peru, and "making others heroes" really resonated with survey respondents.
This is post #99 since I started this Substack.
If you’re new here or getting caught up, we recently finished “Season 2” of this newsletter, and are in an extended interlude before Season 3 launches next fall.
Part of what we’re doing right now is looking back on what we’ve already explored. How much ground have we covered already? What should we double down on? What new things should we try?
All of this boils down to a vision to build a Democratic Ownership Society. We do this by building a movement of Timeless Leaders - everyday people committed to leaving a positive, lasting legacy despite a recognition that long term we won’t get personal credit for our contributions.
In our recent survey, you told me your favorite post from a list I provided was “Making Others the Heroes of Their Stories.”
What made this one resonate so much?
When we discussed this at our last Basecamp*, a few things stood out:
Great hook: “Last week, I fucked up a sales call.”
I talked about a newsworthy world development in a unique and valuable way
I shared relevant personal stories - enhanced with great pictures
If you never saw this one or care to revisit, see for yourself.
Make Others the Heroes of Their Stories
tldr - Leadership isn't about being the hero—it's about uplifting others so they can be the heroes of their own stories. I forgot this truth in a high-stakes meeting last week, but what I’ve learned about the new Pope brought me back to lessons I learned from my own time in Peru. Finally, the new book
Is this one of your favorites too? Hit reply and let me know.
Have a great weekend,
Joe
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Great post, Joe!!