Leadership’s Reward

Posted by Brad Osborne on November 11, 2021 · 21 Comments 

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It does not come with a medal

But it gathers as much respect

No trophy to raise in the air

Or our ego to reflect

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It comes with a heavy mantle

With a weight that must be borne

Where others come first, a creed

In the duty that is sworn

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It will take all you have to give

And a strength to see it through

Demand example in how you live

Require your words be true

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Should you take up the cause

It should be seen in every deed

And that is all you will ever get

When you say that you will lead

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You must sacrifice yourself

To see all others restored

The humanity you care for

Is leadership’s reward

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