A dispute arose among them as to which one of them was
to be regarded as the greatest.
But he said to them, “…the greatest among you must become
like the youngest,
and the leader like one who serves.
For who is greater, the one who is at the table or the one who serves?
...I am among you as one who serves.”
--Luke 22:24-27
A leader is best when people barely know he exists.
Of a good leader, when his work is done, his aim fulfilled,
The people will say, “We did this ourselves.”
--The Tao Te Ching, Chapter 17
Leadership advice from the world’s religions is remarkably clear and consistent. I could have offered more quoted examples, and my commentary would not improve on any of them. As we make our way towards choosing leaders for our towns, states, and countries—and even more, as we choose, day in and day out, those who will lead our hearts—I offer to you their enduring wisdom.
-- The Rev. Barbara Talcott, St. Mark’s School
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