Being home so much these days, I have the opportunity to talk to lots of family, friends and colleagues and one of the most common themes I hear from them is how much has changed during this pandemic. People are seemingly more aware of their surroundings, more attuned to other’s heath and well-being, more empathetic, and more open to changing their habits. Of course, there are some who won’t admit to any of this, feeling like they have something to prove by acting the way they’ve always acted, not giving an inch to the possibility that this virus might actually be dangerous or harmful. At some point, even the staunchest supporters of the status quo admit, if only to themselves, that they might be wrong. There’s nothing noble in thinking you’re better or smarter than others; true nobility is being smarter and better than your former self. Effective leaders support continuous learning, and this is no different: even if you have to wade through a lot of information, it’s important to discover the latest about this virus every day. Learn, and be wiser and safer today.
Ernest Hemingway (1899-1961): Novelist, Nobel Prize Winner
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